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The Duchess of Richmond's Ball
- When
- 15 June 1815
- Where
- Brussels
Charlotte Lennox, Duchess of Richmond, hosted a famous ball in Brussels on 15 June 1815, the night before the Battle of Quatre Bras.
The event is often cited as the most famous ball in history. It took place in Brussels on 15 June 1815. The ball occurred the night before the Battle of Quatre Bras, serving as a social gathering for officers before the campaign intensified.
Sources
- Duchess of Richmond's ball Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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