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Battle of Gavere
- When
- July 1453
- Where
- Gavere
- Part of
- Ghent War of 1449–1453
In July 1453, Burgundian forces defeated the Ghent army near Gavere, leading to the city's surrender.
Burgundian troops reached Gavere castle on 18 July 1453. The Ghent army was defeated in the fields between Semmerzake and Gavere. The remnants of the fleeing army reached Ghent, prompting the city to surrender without further resistance.
Sources
- Ghent War (1449–1453) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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