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Battle of Górzno 1629

Battle of Górzno: Battle of Gorzno1629
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date12 February 1629Wikidata
Year1629Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationPolandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictPolish–Swedish War of 1626–1629Wikidata P361
ParticipantsPolish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, SwedenWikidata P710
Coordinates53.1980, 19.6447Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Górzno was fought during the ending phase of the Polish–Swedish War (1626–1629), between Sweden and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth on 12 February 1629. The Swedes were commanded by Herman Wrangel, and the Poles by Stanisław Rewera Potocki. The battle ended with a victory for Sweden, who forced the entrenched Polish army out of their positions and into retreat.

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Location

53.1980, 19.6447 · Poland

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