Battle of Margate (1387 AD)

Battle of Margate (Kingdom of England vs Kingdom of France & Crown of Castile & County of Flanders) took place in 1387 AD during the Hundred Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1387 AD
• Date: 1387-04-02
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the Hundred Years' War
• Side A: Kingdom of England
• Side B: Kingdom of France, Crown of Castile, County of Flanders
• Commanders (A): Richard FitzAlan, Earl of Arundel
• Commanders (B): Sir Jean de Bucq
• Casualties: approx. Minimal12+ ships sunk or burned 80–126 ships captured Many men killed or taken prisoner 8,000+ tuns of wine captured
• Outcome: English victory
• Coordinates: 51.290°, 2.220°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Margate · Wikidata entry

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