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Battle of Ostrovo

Type Event Region Bulgaria Time 1041

In late summer 1041, the Byzantine Empire defeated Bulgarian rebels near Lake Ostrovo (modern Lake Vigoritis, Greece), capturing Peter Deljan, who ha…

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  1. 1041Ostrovo · GreeceRebel general Alusian blinded Peter Deljan at a banquet and cut off his nose, then secretly plotted to defect to Byzantium. Though the rebels acclaimed Alusian, command was split and morale severely damaged.
  2. 1041Near Lake Ostrovo · MacedoniaThe now-blind Peter Deljan still led his remaining forces against the Byzantine army. The imperial forces were well organized, and the Varangian Guard under Harald Hardrada broke the disordered Bulgarian lines in the fighting.
  3. 1041Thessalonica · GreeceThe Bulgarian army was routed and Peter Deljan captured and taken to Thessalonica. Alusian had already fled to the Byzantine camp before the battle and been granted the title of magistros (a senior court office). Byzantium then swept up the remnants, and the Bulgarian themes returned to imperial control.

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