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Siege of Ypres (1383) 1383

Siege of Ypres (1383): The siege of Ypres
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1383Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationBelgiumNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictDespenser's CrusadeWikidata P361
Coordinates50.8500, 2.8833Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Ypres occurred between 8 June and 8 August 1383 as part of Despenser's Crusade and the Revolt of Ghent (1379–1385). It was conducted by English forces and forces from the Flemish city of Ghent. The siege was a failure.

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Location

50.8500, 2.8833 · Belgium

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