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1658 in France

Explore 4 historical events and records for France in 1658.

Historical records for France in 1658

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June

Battle of Dunes

Turenne · Dunes · Warfare / France War

Victory for the French & English over the Spanish, Dunkirk surrenders

Battle of the Dunes

XIV, Louis · Dunkirk · Warfare / Franco-Spanish War

Benefits from the Franco-English victory near Dunkirk.

Capture of Dunkirk

XIV, Louis · Dunkirk · Warfare / Military

Marches into Dunkirk after its capture from the Spanish. Hands Dunkirk over to Lockhart, the English Commander

Other events (month unknown)

Turenne Directs Dunkirk Operations

Turenne · Dunkirk · Warfare / Military

Marshal Turenne coordinated the Franco-English campaign that culminated in the capture of Dunkirk from Spain.

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