Capture of the galleon Lion Couronné (1651 AD)

Capture of the galleon Lion Couronné (Spain vs France) took place in 1651 AD during Franco-Spanish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1651 AD
• Date: 1651-06-17
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Franco-Spanish War
• Side A: Spain
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): John of Austria
• Commanders (B): La Chesnaye
• Casualties: approx. 99 killed 227 wounded All galleys damaged103 or 200 killed 58 to 70 wounded 102 or 200 prisoners 1 galleon captured 1 saetía sunk
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 38.780°, 1.378°

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