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1690 in Germany

Explore 4 historical events and records for Germany in 1690.

Historical records for Germany in 1690

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July

Battle of Boyne

Schomberg, Frederick · Boyne · Commander in Chief · Warfare / English Succession War

Schomberg gave his opinion against the determination of William to cross the river in face of the opposing army. After riding through the river to rally his men, he was wounded twice in the head by sabre cuts, and was shot in the neck by Cahir OToole of Ballyhubbock and instantly killed

Defeat at Fleurus

Waldeck, Georg Friedrich · Fleurus · Allied Commander · Warfare / Grand Alliance

Waldeck's Allied army is defeated by Luxembourg's double-flanking attack at Fleurus.

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Commander in Chief

John George III · Commander in Chief · House / House of Wettin

Appointed Commander in Chief, Imperial Army

Imperial Army

John George III · Commander in Chief · House / House of Wettin

Appointed Commander in Chief, Imperial Army

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