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Siege of Pécs (1664) 1664

Siege of Pécs (1664): Lukas Schnitzer - Siege of Funfkirchen (Pécs) in 1664
Image: Lukas Schnitzer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date27 January 1664 – 6 February 1664Wikidata
Year1664Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationHungaryNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
Coordinates46.0833, 18.2167Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Pécs in 1664 was launched by the Habsburgs against the Ottoman fortress of Pécs during the winter campaign. Despite initial success, they failed to capture the citadel, which was held by the garrison, and withdrew.

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Location

46.0833, 18.2167 · Hungary

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