Battle of Gavere
1453 battle in Europe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Gavere was fought at Semmerzake, near Gavere, in the County of Flanders (modern-day Belgium) on 23 July 1453, between the army of Philip the Good of Burgundy and the rebelling city of Ghent. The battle ended the Revolt of Ghent with a Burgundian victory.
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Battle of Gavere | |||||||
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Part of the Revolt of Ghent | |||||||
The burghers of Ghent surrender to Philip the Good after the Battle of Gavere. Illustration from a contemporary manuscript. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Burgundian State | Ghent rebels | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Philip the Good (WIA) Louis de Gruuthuse | |||||||
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unknown | 30,000(exaggeration)[1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
16,000-20,000[1] |
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