Battle of Scheveningen 1653
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 8 August 1653 – 10 August 1653 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1653 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Netherlands | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Anglo-Dutch War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 52.1081, 4.2731 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Scheveningen was the final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War. It took place on 31 July 1653 between the fleets of the Commonwealth of England and the Dutch Republic. The Dutch fleet suffered heavy losses.
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