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Battle of the Spurs

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

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Chronological records

1513

Henry Tudor Henry VIII16 August 1513

Guinegate · House / House of Tudor

Henry's forces defeat French cavalry at Guinegate during the relief attempt for Therouanne, a victory remembered by the English as the Battle of the Spurs.

Names involved

Henry Tudor Henry VIII

Provenance

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