Siege of Danzig (1807) 1807
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 March 1807 – 2 May 1807 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1807 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Poland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Campaigns of Prussia and Poland | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 54.3667, 18.6333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Danzig (19 March – 24 May 1807) was the French encirclement and capture of Danzig during the War of the Fourth Coalition. On 19 March 1807, around 27,000 French troops under Marshal Lefebvre besieged around 14,400 Prussian troops under Marshal Kalckreuth garrisoning the city of Danzig.
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