Siege of Mons (1746) 1746
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 June 1746 – 23 July 1746 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1746 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Belgium | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 50.4550, 3.9520 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Mons took place from 7 June to 23 July 1746 during the War of the Austrian Succession. The town of Mons, then part of the Austrian Netherlands, was besieged by a French army corps commanded by Louis François, Prince of Conti. The Austrian and Dutch defenders surrendered the town of Mons on 10 July, while the citadel fell to the French on 23 July.
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