13 June 1673French Capture of MaastrichtLouis XIV
Takes Maastricht after a rapid siege directed by French engineers.
Historical records for France in 1673, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Takes Maastricht after a rapid siege directed by French engineers.
Uses parallel trenches to coordinate safer and more effective assaults.
Directs systematic siege approaches against Maastricht's fortifications.
Leads the royal campaign against the strategically important fortress.
Leads French troops during fighting near the Tongersepoort.
Is killed by musket fire while attacking the Maastricht fortifications.
Promulgates commercial reforms for French trade.
Enacts the reforms of the Commercial Code
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