Battle of Bergamo

The Battle of Bergomum was fought between Alans and the Western Roman Empire in 464, and resulted in a Roman victory.

Battle of Bergomum
Date 464 Location Bergomum, (modern Bergamo, Italy) Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Alans	Western Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Beorgor †	Ricimer
Strength
Unknown	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

In 464, the Alan king Beorgor led an invasion of Northern Italy, marching his force into the Po Valley. At Bergomum, near Mediolanum, Beorgor was confronted by the Roman general Ricimer on 6 February 464. After fierce fighting, the Alans were defeated and Beorgor was killed.

Sources

• Jaques, Tony (2007). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges: A-E. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0313335372.