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Battle of Skuodas (1658) 1658

Battle of Skuodas (1658): Robert Douglas
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date18 May 1658Wikidata
Year1658Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationLithuaniaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictDelugeWikidata P361
Coordinates56.2692, 21.5214Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Skuodas happened during the Swedish Deluge on May 18, 1658 near Skuodas, the Hussar Captain Samuel Komorowski fought an unresolved battle against the army of Field Marshal Robert Douglas, who was forced to resign from the attack on Samogitia.

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Location

56.2692, 21.5214 · Lithuania

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