Destruction of Neuss (1586 AD)
Destruction of Neuss (Pro-Gebhard Truchsess Cologne & States-General vs Pro-Ernest of Bavaria Cologne & Spain) took place in 1586 AD during the Cologne War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1586 AD
- Date: 1586-07-26
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: the Cologne War
- Side A: Pro-Gebhard Truchsess Cologne, States-General
- Side B: Pro-Ernest of Bavaria Cologne, Spain
- Commanders (A): Hermann Friedrich Cloedt
- Commanders (B): Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma
- Casualties: approx. Garrison: no known survivors
Civilian and military dead: 4,000+<500
- Outcome: Victory for Ernest of Bavaria
- Coordinates: 51.200°, 6.694°
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