Siege of Tönning (1714 AD)

Siege of Tönning (Swedish Empire & Holstein-Gottorp vs Denmark–Norway & Tsardom of Russia (1713–1714)) took place in 1714 AD during Great Northern War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1714 AD
• Date: 1714-02-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Great Northern War
• Side A: Swedish Empire, Holstein-Gottorp
• Side B: Denmark–Norway, Tsardom of Russia (1713–1714)
• Commanders (A): Frederick IV, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp (1700), Nils Gyllenstierna (1700), Magnus Stenbock (1713–1714)
• Commanders (B): Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov (1713–1714)
• Outcome: 1700: siege lifted, Peace of Travendal 1713–1714: Allied victory
• Coordinates: 54.317°, 8.950°

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