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French Capture of Namur

England · Warfare / Grand Alliance. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1692Date range
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Chronological records

1692

William III of OrangeJune 1692

Namur · Warfare / Grand Alliance

William III of Orange is unable to prevent Louis XIV's forces from capturing the strategically important fortress of Namur.

Names involved

William III of Orange

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