Battle of Vlotho 1638
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 October 1638 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1638 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Thirty Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England, United Kingdom | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 52.1667, 8.8497 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Vlotho was fought on 17 October 1638. It was a victory for the Imperial Army under the command of Field Marshal Melchior von Hatzfeldt, and ended the attempt by Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine, to recapture the Electoral Palatinate.
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