Battle of Rimini (432)

This article is about the 432 battle; see Battle of Ravenna for other battles fought at this location.

Battle of Ravenna
Date 432 Location near Rimini, present-day Italy Result Bonifacius victorious, but mortally wounded
Belligerents
forces of Bonifacius	forces of Flavius Aëtius
Commanders and leaders
Bonifacius	Flavius Aëtius
Casualties and losses
Bonifacius mortally wounded

The Battle of Ravenna also known as the Battle of Rimini was fought in 432 between the two strong men of the Western Roman Empire, general Flavius Aëtius and comes Bonifacius (or Boniface). Bonifacius, though victorious, was mortally wounded during the battle, and died several months later, leaving Aëtius de facto ruler of the Western Empire.