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Battle of Granville 1793

Battle of Granville: Incendie Granville 1793
Image: Jean-François Hue, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date14 November 1793 – 15 November 1793Wikidata
Year1793Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationFranceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWar in the VendéeWikidata P361
ParticipantsFrench Revolutionary Army, Henri de la RochejaqueleinWikidata P710
Coordinates48.8381, -1.5869Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Granville occurred at Granville, Manche on 14 November 1793. It faced 5,000 Republicans besieged by Vendéen forces during the Virée de Galerne. The battle ended with a Republican victory.

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Location

48.8381, -1.5869 · France

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