Relief of Thionville 1639
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 June 1639 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1639 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Thirty Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 49.3589, 6.1692 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The relief of Thionville (or the Battle of Thionville/Diedenhofen) took place on 7 June 1639, during the Thirty Years' War. The allied Imperial-Spanish forces under the overall command of Ottavio Piccolomini hammered the French force under the leadership of Marquis de Feuquieres, causing it to lift the siege of the Thionville stronghold.
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