Siege of Pilsen 1618
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.
Key facts
| Date | 19 September 1618 – 21 November 1618 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1618 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Czechia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Thirty Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Holy Roman Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 49.7414, 13.3825 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Pilsen, 19 September to 21 November 1618, was the first significant action of the Thirty Years' War. Following the Bohemian Revolt, a Bohemian army under Ernst von Mansfeld captured Plzeň.
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