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Battle of Șelimbăr
- When
- 18 October 1599
- Where
- Village of Șelimbăr, near Sibiu
- Part of
- Battle of Sellenberk
Michael the Brave defeats Andrew Báthory's army near Șelimbăr, securing Transylvania.
On 18 October 1599, the Wallachian army clashed with the Transylvanian-Hungarian forces near the village of Șelimbăr. Defections from the Székelys and Andrew's tactical hesitation allowed Michael to win a decisive victory, leading to his entry into Alba Iulia.
Sources
- Battle of Șelimbăr Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
- Michael the Brave Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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