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Siege of Charleroi Begins

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

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1672Date range
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1672

William III of Orange14 December 1672

Charleroi · Warfare / Grand Alliance

William III of Orange reaches Charleroi and begins an attempt to take the French-held fortress during his winter campaign.

Names involved

William III of Orange

Provenance

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