Battle of Villinghausen 1761
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 15 July 1761 – 16 July 1761 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1761 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Seven Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 51.6622, 7.9953 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Villinghausen (or Vellinghausen, also known as the Battle of Kirchdenkern), took place during the Seven Years' War fought on the 15th and 16 July 1761 in the western area of present-day Germany, between a large French army and an Anglo-German force led by Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick. The French commanders failed to coordinate their actions and suffered defeat.
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