May 1692
Namur Siege Command
Boufflers serves among the principal French commanders conducting the siege of Namur.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Namur in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Boufflers serves among the principal French commanders conducting the siege of Namur.
Vauban directs the French siege approaches and batteries against the defences of Namur.
Louis XIV joins the major French operation to capture the strategically important fortress of Namur.
Luxembourg commands the French field army shielding the siege of Namur from Allied relief attempts.
Louis XIV celebrates the French capture of Namur after the fortress and citadel capitulate.
Boufflers commands the determined French defence of Namur's citadel before negotiating capitulation.
1st day of the siege of Namur
Final day of the siege of Namur
The French are turned back by Saxe-Coburg
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