Battle of Ravenna (432)

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This article is about the 432 battle; see Battle of Ravenna for other battles fought at this location.

Battle of Ravenna

Date	432
Location	near Rimini, present-day Italy
Result	Bonifacius victorious, but mortally wounded

Belligerents

forces of Bonifacius

forces of Flavius Aëtius

Commanders

Bonifacius

Flavius Aëtius

Casualties and losses

Bonifacius mortally wounded

The Battle of Ravenna also known as the Battle of Rimini was fought in 432 between the two strong men of the Western Roman Empire, general Flavius Aëtius and comes Bonifacius (or Boniface). Bonifacius, though victorious, was mortally wounded during the battle, and died several months later, leaving Aëtius de facto ruler of the Western Empire.