Fall of Charleroi
- When
- 1693
- Where
- Charleroi
- Episodes
- 1
In 1693, the city of Charleroi was captured by French forces. This event occurred after the city had been ceded to Spain in 1678 and before it was returned to Spain in 1698.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Charleroi is a city in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. Following its foundation, the city experienced a series of territorial transfers, including a cession to Spain in 1678 under the Treaty of Nijmegen, prior to the French capture in 1693.
French Capture. The French forces took Charleroi in 1693. This acquisition was part of a broader pattern of shifting control over the city, which was subsequently ceded back to Spain in 1698 under the Treaty of Rijswijk.
People involved
- French forces · Capturing power
- Charleroi · Captured city
Sources
- Charleroi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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