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Battle of Kosovo: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Kossovo
Date October 17, 1448 - October 20, 1448
Location Balkans • Kosovo
Participants Hungary • Ottoman Empire • Walachia

Key People

János Hunyadi
János Hunyadi
Hungarian general and governor
Murad II
Murad II
Ottoman sultan

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