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Lightning Strike and Explosion
- When
- 1646
- Where
- Bredevoort Castle
Lightning struck the castle's gunpowder tower, causing a destructive explosion that killed Lord Haersolte and his family.
In 1646, lightning hit the gunpowder tower of Bredevoort Castle. The resulting explosion destroyed parts of the castle and the town. Lord Haersolte and his family were killed, while his son Anthonie survived because he was not home.
Sources
- Bredevoort Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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