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1692 in Netherlands

Explore 9 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1692.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1692

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May

Battle of Barfleur

van Almonde, Philips ยท Barfleur ยท Dutch Admiral ยท Warfare / Grand Alliance

Van Almonde commands the Dutch contingent of the Allied fleet during the Battle of Barfleur.

June

Defence of Namur

van Coehoorn, Menno ยท Namur ยท Fortress Engineer ยท Warfare / Grand Alliance

Van Coehoorn directs important parts of the defence of Namur against Vauban's French siege operations.

August

Allied Infantry at Steenkirk

Solms, Hendrik ยท Steenkirk ยท Dutch Commander ยท Warfare / Grand Alliance

Solms commands Allied infantry during the confused and costly attack at Steenkirk.

Other events (month unknown)

Peerage

Ginkel, Godert de ยท Athlone ยท Commander in Chief ยท House / House of Ginkel

Created Earl of Athlone, 1st

Peerage

Ginkel, Godert de ยท Aughrim ยท Commander in Chief ยท House / House of Ginkel

Created Baron Aughrim

Peerage

Ginkel, Godert de ยท Athlone ยท House / House of Orange

Created Earl Athlone, 1st

Peerage

Ginkel, Godert de ยท Aughrim ยท House / House of Orange

Created Baron Aughrim

Peerage

Ginkel, Godert de ยท Athlone ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Military

Created Earl of Athlone, 1st

Peerage

Ginkel, Godert de ยท Aughrim ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Military

Created Baron Aughrim

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