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Capture and Cession to England
- When
- 1658–1659
- Where
- Dunkirk
- Part of
- Sale of Dunkirk to France
Dunkirk was captured by Franco-English forces in 1658 and awarded to England in the 1659 peace.
Following the Battle of the Dunes, Franco-English forces captured Dunkirk in 1658. The city, along with Fort-Mardyck, was subsequently awarded to England in the peace agreement the following year, reflecting the Franco-English alliance against Spain.
Sources
- Dunkirk Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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