What was the significance of Louis IV’s victory at Gammelsdorf in 1313?

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The victory of Louis IV at the Battle of Gammelsdorf on November 9, 1313, was a significant event in his early political career, primarily concerning the wardship of Henry III of Lower Bavaria.12

By defeating the Habsburgs, Louis successfully resolved a territorial and political quarrel with his cousins, strengthening his position as a major power in the region. This military success was instrumental in his rise to prominence; it provided the leverage necessary for him to become the candidate of the Luxembourgs for the German crown in 1314, following the unexpected death of Emperor Henry VII.12