The Battle of Göllheim took place on July 27, 1260, during the conflict between the forces of the Holy Roman Empire and the rival factions of the Welf and Hohenstaufen dynasties. This battle was part of a larger struggle for power in Germany, as both sides sought to control the imperial throne. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Welf faction, led by Duke Henry the Lion. This defeat weakened the Hohenstaufen dynasty's influence and marked a significant moment in the ongoing power struggles of medieval Germany.