EuropeEvent
Lightning Strike at Bredevoort Castle
- When
- 1646
- Where
- Bredevoort Castle
- Episodes
- 1
In 1646, a lightning strike ignited the gunpowder tower at Bredevoort Castle. The resulting explosion destroyed parts of the castle and town, killing Lord Haersolte and his family, with only his son Anthonie surviving.
Episodes
Background and detail
Fatalities and Survival. The blast killed Lord Haersolte of Bredevoort, his family members, and other individuals. Lord Haersolte's son, Anthonie, was the sole survivor of the family because he was not present at the castle on the day of the incident.
People involved
- Lord Haersolte · Lord of Bredevoort, killed in the explosion
- Anthonie · Son of Lord Haersolte, survivor
Sources
- Bredevoort Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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