Battle of Taginae

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Battle of Taginae: Facts & Related Content

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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

Totila

Ostrogoth king

Narses

Syrian theologian

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