Historical Events tagged with "1690"
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Military & Warfare
Marshal de Luxembourg's Victory at Fleurus
July 1st, 1690 334 years ago
On July 1, 1690, Marshal François de Luxembourg led a French army to victory against an allied Anglo-Dutch force at the Battle of Fleurus. This decisive confrontation took place near the town of Fleurus, located in modern-day Belgium. The victory not only showcased Luxembourg's strategic brilliance but also reinforced French dominance in the region during the War of the Grand Alliance, impacting subsequent military engagements in the conflict.
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