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Siege of Danzig (1734) 1734

Siege of Danzig (1734): Siege of Danzig 1734
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Key facts

Year1734Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationPolandNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWar of the Polish SuccessionWikidata P361
Coordinates54.3667, 18.6333Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Danzig of 1734 was the Russian encirclement (22 February – 30 June) and capture of the Polish city-port of Gdańsk, during the War of Polish Succession. It was the first time that troops of France and Russia had met as foes in the field.

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Location

54.3667, 18.6333 · Poland

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