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Battle of Taginae: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Busta Gallorum
Date June 552 - July 552
Location Italy
Participants Byzantine Empire • Italy

Key People

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Totila
Ostrogoth king
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Narses
Syrian theologian

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