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Battle of Łowicz 1656

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date25 August 1656Wikidata
Year1656Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationPolandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictSecond Northern WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsCrimean Khanate, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, SwedenWikidata P710
Coordinates52.1000, 19.9333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Łowicz on August 25, 1656 between forces of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Crimean Khanate commanded by Stefan Czarniecki on one side, and on the other Swedish forces commanded by Hans Böddeker. Polish-Tatar forces won the battle.

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Location

52.1000, 19.9333 · Poland

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