Battle of Gravelines (1558) 1558
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1558 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Italian War of 1551–1559 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of France | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 50.9872, 2.1283 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Gravelines was fought on 13 July 1558 at Gravelines, near Calais, France. It occurred during the twelve-year war between France and Spain (1547–1559).
The battle resulted in a victory by the Spanish forces, led by Lamoral, Count of Egmont, over the French, led by Marshal Paul de Thermes. The Spanish were supported by the English Navy, who opened fire on the French as they reached the sand dunes at Gravelines.
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