Battle of Montenaken

Battle of Montenaken
Part of the First Liège War

Tumuli near Montenaken, 50°42′35.23″N 5°9′30.07″E / 50.7097861°N 5.1583528°E / 50.7097861; 5.1583528.
DateOctober 20, 1465
Location
Montenaken, near Sint-Truiden (present-day Belgium)
Result Burgundian victory
Belligerents
Burgundian State Prince-Bishopric of Liège
Commanders and leaders
Philip the Good Raes van Heers
Strength
1,800 2,000–3,000
Casualties and losses
Low 1,200

The Battle of Montenaken was fought between the forces of Liège and the Burgundian State on 20 October 1465 as part of the First Liège War. Although outnumbered, the Burgundian force succeeded in routing the militia of Liège, inflicting heavy casualties.

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