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Siege of Philippsburg (1688) 1688

Siege of Philippsburg (1688): Gallica - Plan du siège de Philipsbourg - 1688
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date24 September 1688 – 29 October 1688Wikidata
Year1688Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationGermanyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictNine Years' WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsHoly Roman EmpireWikidata P710
Coordinates49.2370, 8.4548Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Philippsburg was a siege of the fortress of Philippsburg during the War of the League of Augsburg. It occurred between 27 September and 30 October 1688 and ended in a French victory over the Imperial garrison.

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Location

49.2370, 8.4548 · Germany

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