Destruction of Neuss (1586)

Destruction of Neuss (Pro-Gebhard Truchsess Cologne & States-General vs Pro-Ernest of Bavaria Cologne & Spain) took place in 1586 during the Cologne War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1586
• Date: 26 July 1586
• 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: Garrison: no known survivors Civilian and military dead: 4,000+ (side A), <500&nbsp; (Pro-Ernest of Bavaria Cologne & Spain)
• Outcome: Victory for Ernest of Bavaria
• Coordinates: 51.200°, 6.694°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Destruction of Neuss · Wikidata entry