Battle of Ballon

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Battle of Ballon
The Battle of Ballon as imagined by Jeanne Malivel in 1922
Date 27 March 845 Location Redon, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany Result Breton victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Brittany	Kingdom of West Francia
Commanders and leaders
Nominoë	Charles the Bald
Strength
c. 1,000 Bretons	c. 3,000 Franks

The Battle of Ballon took place on 27 March 845 between the forces of Charles the Bald, king of West Francia, and Nominoë, Duke of Brittany. Nominoë was appropriating border territory and opposing Charles' attempt to impose Frankish authority. Nominoë defeated Charles, initiating a period of Breton expansion and consolidation of power.