Battle of Parma

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This article is about the 1248 Battle of Parma. For the Battle of 1734 see the Battle of San Pietro.

Battle of Parma

Part of the Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines

Date	February 18, 1248
Location	Parma, Emilia, present-day Italy
Result	Decisive Lombard victory

Belligerents

Holy Roman Empire

Lombard League

Commanders

Frederick II

Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines

Legnano - Cortenuova - Brescia - Faenza - Viterbo - Parma - Fossalta - Cingoli - Montebruno - Cassano - Montaperti - Benevento - Tagliacozzo - Colle Val d'Elsa - Roccavione - Desio - Campaldino - Zappolino - Gamenario

The Battle of Parma was fought in February 18, 1248 between the forces of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and the Guelphs. The Guelphs attacked the Imperial camp when Frederick II was away. The Imperial forces were defeated, and much of Frederick's treasure was lost.