Siege of Thorn (1703) 1703
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 26 May 1703 – 14 October 1703 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1703 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Poland | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Great Northern War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 53.0167, 18.6167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Thorn was set during the Great Northern War, between Sweden and Saxony from 26 May – 14 October 1703 (N.S.?). The Swedish army was commanded by Charles XII of Sweden and the Saxon by General von Kanitz. The siege ended with a victory for Sweden, and the whole garrison surrendered to the Swedes. Following the capture of Thorn, the city was forced to pay some 100,000 reichsthaler.
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