Wars, politics & history

War of the Cow

from 1272 to 1278

Conflict in the Holy Roman Empire between the Prince-Bishopric of Liège under Bishop John of Enghien and the Marquisate of Namur under Marquis Guy of Dampierre, beginning as a dispute over stolen property. It began in 1272 and lasted until 1278 (about 6 years). Those involved included Prince-Bishopric of Liège and County of Namur.

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