Battle of Gvozd Mountain

Battle of Gvozd Mountain
Part of the War of the Croatian Succession

Death of the Last Croatian King, by Oton Iveković
DateApril/May 1097
Location
Gvozd Mountain, traditionally identified as modern-day Petrova Gora, while more recently identified as modern-day Kapela mountain pass in central Croatia
Result Hungarian victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Croatia Kingdom of Hungary
Commanders and leaders
Petar Snačić † Coloman of Hungary (not present)
Mercurius
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown

The Battle of Gvozd Mountain took place in 1097 and was fought between the army of Petar Snačić and King Coloman I of Hungary. It was a decisive Hungarian victory, which ended the War of the Croatian Succession and served as a turning point in Croatian history.

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