Siege

Siege of Oudenaarde

23 Apr 1452 – 3 May 1452 · 50.85° N, 3.60° E

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23 Apr 1452 – 3 May 1452
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Siege
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50.85° N, 3.60° E
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1452 siege

Siege of Oudenaarde

1452 siege

The siege of Oudenaarde took place in 1452. It was one of the major engagements in the Revolt of Ghent (1449–53). The city was besieged by forces of the rebellious city of Ghent and defended by forces led by Simon de Lalaing, one of the leading captains of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. The siege included one of the largest artillery bombardments then seen in Europe.

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