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Battle of Hasselt 1831

Battle of Hasselt: Overgave van Hasselt
Image: Jan Willem Pieneman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date8 August 1831Wikidata
Year1831Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationBelgiumNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictTen Days' CampaignWikidata P361
Coordinates50.9167, 5.3333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Hasselt was fought on 8 August 1831 during the Ten Days' Campaign. It was an important defeat for the outnumbered Belgian Army of the Meuse and a victory for the Dutch invasion force.

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Location

50.9167, 5.3333 · Belgium

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