French Conquest of Maastricht
- When
- 1673–1678
- Where
- Maastricht; Tongerse Poort, Maastricht
- Episodes
- 3
During the Franco-Dutch War, Louis XIV besieged Maastricht in June 1673 because French supply lines were threatened. French troops subsequently occupied the city from 1673 to 1678.
Episodes
- French Occupation
French troops occupied Maastricht from 1673 to 1678.
- Siege Initiation
Louis XIV began the siege of Maastricht in June 1673 to address threats to French supply lines.
- Death of Artagnan
The comte d'Artagnan was killed by a musket shot outside the Tongerse Poort on 25 June 1673.
Background and detail
Strategic Context. Maastricht is located on the Meuse river. The city was conquered by Dutch forces in 1632. In June 1673, Louis XIV laid siege to the city because French supply lines were being threatened.
The Siege. Louis XIV initiated the siege in June 1673. During preparations for a storming attack, the comte d'Artagnan was killed by a musket shot outside the Tongerse Poort on 25 June.
Occupation. French troops occupied Maastricht from 1673 to 1678. This period followed the siege initiated by Louis XIV in June 1673.
People involved
- Charles de Batz de Castelmore · Captain-lieutenant
Sources
- Maastricht Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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