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Battle of Gavere 1453

Battle of Gavere: 15th-century painters - Surrender of the Burghers of Ghent in 1453 - WGA15789
Image: Meister der Privilegien von Gent und Flandern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1453Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationBelgiumNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictRevolt of GhentWikidata P361
ParticipantsPhilip III the GoodWikidata P710
Coordinates50.9333, 3.6500Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Gavere was fought at Semmerzake, near Gavere, in the County of Flanders (modern-day Belgium) on 23 July 1453, between the army of Philip the Good of Burgundy and the rebelling city of Ghent. The battle ended the Revolt of Ghent with a Burgundian victory.

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Location

50.9333, 3.6500 · Belgium

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