Siege of Neuss 1474
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1474 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Germany | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Burgundian Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 51.2003, 6.6939 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Neuss, from 1474–75, was linked to the Cologne Diocesan Feud and part of the Burgundian Wars. The siege, led by Charles the Bold against the Imperial City of Neuss, was unsuccessful. Charles was compelled by the approach of a powerful Imperial army to raise the siege.
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