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Siege of Nice (1705) 1705

Siege of Nice (1705): Siege of Nice in 1705
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.

Key facts

Date15 March 1705 – 4 January 1706Wikidata
Year1705Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationFranceNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWar of the Spanish SuccessionWikidata P361
Coordinates43.6959, 7.2714Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Nice took place between 15 March 1705 and 4 January 1706 as part of the War of the Spanish Succession. It pitched the forces of Louis XIV of France against those of Victor Amadeus II of Savoy – the latter were led by the marquis of Caraglio.

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Location

43.6959, 7.2714 · France

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