Battle of Versinikia
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Battle of Versinikia | |||||||
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Part of the Byzantine-Bulgarian wars | |||||||
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Combatants | |||||||
Byzantine Empire | Bulgaria | ||||||
Commanders | |||||||
Michael I Rhangabes | Krum of Bulgaria | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties | |||||||
Heavy | Unknown |
The Battle of Versinikia was fought in 813 between the Byzantine Empire and Bulgaria. The Bulgarians were victorious, resulting in the dethroning of Michael I Rhangabes by Leo V (The Armenian).