Battle of Gravelines (1558)

Battle of Gravelines (1558)

Infobox Military Conflict


caption="The Siege of Gravelines" by Pieter Snayers. Oil on canvas. Museo del Prado, Madrid.
conflict=Battle of Gravelines
partof=the Italian War of 1551–1559
date=July 13, 1558
place=Gravelines, France
result=Decisive Spanish victory
combatant1=France
combatant2=Spain
commander1=Paul de Thermes
commander2=Count of Egmont
strength1=12,000 infantry 2,000 cavalry
strength2=15,000 infantry 3,000 cavalry
casualties1=12,500 dead, wounded, or capturedFact|date=May 2008
casualties2=300 dead or woundedFact|date=May 2008
The Battle of Gravelines was fought on July 13, 1558 at Gravelines, near Calais, France. It occurred during the 1547–1559 war between France and Spain.

The battle resulted in a victory by the Spanish forces, led by Lamoral, Count of Egmont over the French under Marshal Paul des Thermes. The Spaniards were supported by the English Navy.


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