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Brussels Diversion Authorized

France · House / House of Bourbon. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1695

Louis XIV Sun KingAugust 1695

Versailles · House / House of Bourbon

Louis XIV authorizes the Brussels bombardment as a diversion intended to pressure the Allies during the siege of Namur.

Names involved

Louis XIV Sun King

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