Siege of Godesberg (1583)

Siege of Godesberg (Ernest of Bavaria & House of Wittelsbach vs Gebhard von Waldburg) took place in 1583 during Cologne War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1583
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Cologne War
• Side A: Ernest of Bavaria, House of Wittelsbach
• Side B: Gebhard von Waldburg
• Commanders (A): Ferdinand of Bavaria, Charles de Ligne
• Commanders (B): Felix Buchner, Eduard Sudermann
• Casualties: Unknown killed and wounded (Ernest of Bavaria & House of Wittelsbach), 178 killed (Gebhard von Waldburg)
• Outcome: Catholic victory
• Coordinates: 50.683°, 7.150°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Siege of Godesberg · Wikidata entry