Principality of Hungary

Magyar raids deep into Southern Italy
921 Jan 1

Magyar raids deep into Southern Italy

Apulia, Italy

In 921 a Hungarian army led by Dursac and Bogát, enters Northern Italy, then annihilates, between Brescia and Verona ,the forces of the Italian supporters of Rudolf II of Burgundy, killing the palatine Odelrik, and taking as captive Gislebert, the count of Bergamo. This army goes towards southern Italy, where it winters, and in January 922 plunders the regions between Rome and Naples. The Magyar army attacks Apulia in Southern Italy, ruled by the Byzantines.