Siege of Ypres (1678) 1678
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 March 1678 – 25 March 1678 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1678 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Belgium | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Franco-Dutch War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 50.8500, 2.8830 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Ypres in the Spanish Netherlands took place between March 18 and March 25, 1678, as part of the Franco-Dutch War, and ended with the conquest of the city by the French.
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