# Battle of Legnano (1176)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1176-battle-of-legnano
Location: Legnano, Italy
Categories: battle

On 29 May 1176 the Lombard League defeated Frederick Barbarossa at Legnano. Henry the Lion had refused to support the emperor. Barbarossa made peace with the pope and the Italian cities soon after.

## Why it matters
It limited imperial power over the north Italian cities.

Ruler at the time: [Frederick I Barbarossa](https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-i-barbarossa)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Battle of Legnano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Legnano)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Battle of Legnano](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Battle-of-Legnano)