Battle Of Langensalza (1075)
The First Battle of Langensalza was fought on 9 June 1075 between forces of German King Henry IV and several rebellious Saxon noblemen on the River Unstrut near Langensalza. The battle was a complete success for Henry, resulting in the subjugation of Saxony shortly before the Investiture Controversy commenced. The battle is known in Germany as the Schlacht bei Homburg an der Unstrut ("Battle of Homburg on the Unstrut").
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