Battle of Asfeld
| Battle of Asfeld | |||||||
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Alboin, son of King Audoin Alboin slew Thorismund in single combat during the battle | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Lombards | Gepids | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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King Audoin Prince Alboin |
King Thorisind Prince Thorismund † | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Heavy | ||||||
The Battle of Asfeld was fought in 552 between the Lombards and the Gepids. The Lombards, led by King Audoin (with the help of his brother-in-law Amalafrid), were victorious, and, Turismod, the son of King Thorisind, was slain in the battle.