Battle of Dömitz 1635
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 October 1635 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1635 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Thirty Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Johan Banér, Johann Georg I, Elector of Saxony | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 53.1417, 11.2500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Dömitz took place on 22 October 1635, during the Thirty Years' War. A Saxon force led by von Baudissin was besieging Dömitz Fortress when it was surprised by a Swedish relief column under Patrick Ruthven. Baudissin's detachment was effectively destroyed, losing between 3,500 and 5,000 men, including 2,500 prisoners who were incorporated into the Swedish army.
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