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Magyar Invasions of Europe

899 CE – 955 CE

Magyar (Hungarian) horse archers raided deep into Western Europe for over half a century, reaching as far as Spain and southern France.

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Magyar Invasions of Europe

899 CE – 955 CE

Magyar (Hungarian) horse archers raided deep into Western Europe for over half a century, reaching as far as Spain and southern France. Otto I's decisive victory at the Battle of Lechfeld ended the raids and led to Hungary's Christianisation and settlement.

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