Siege of Maastricht (1676)

Siege of Maastricht (1676)
Part of the Franco-Dutch War

Siege of Maastricht by the Prince of Orange (William III) in 1676
Date6 July – 27 August 1676 (1676-07-06 – 1676-08-27)
Location
Maastricht, Dutch Republic
Result French victory
Belligerents
 Kingdom of France
Commanders and leaders
  • François de Calvo
 William III of Orange
Karel Florentine of Salm
Marquis of Louvignies
Strength
7,000 infantry 25,000 infantry
Casualties and losses
Unknown Several thousand

The 1676 siege of Maastricht was a failed attempt by William III of Orange to take the city, which had been occupied by the French since 1673. The siege took place from 6 July to 27 August 1676 during the Franco-Dutch War of 1672 to 1678.

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