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1643 in Spain

Explore 5 historical events and records for Spain in 1643.

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Historical records for Spain in 1643

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May

19 May 1643

Battle of Rocroi

Mello, Francisco de · Rocroi · Warfare / Thirty Years War

The Spanish army is virtually destroyed

19 May 1643

Battle of Rocroi

Philip IV · Rocroi · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Defeat by France gives France hegemony in Europe in place of Spain

May 1643

Invasion of France

Mello, Francisco de · Ardennes · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Leads a Spanish army from The Netherlands towards Paris through then Arennes

May 1643

Siege of Rocroi

Mello, Francisco de · Rocroi · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Lays siege to Rocroi

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1643

Dismissal

Olivares · Chief Minister · Warfare / Franco-Habsburg War

Olivares is dismissed from office

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