Siege of Oudenaarde
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The Siege of Oudenaarde took place in 1452. It was one of the major engagements in the Revolt of Ghent (1449–53). The city was besieged by forces of the rebellious city of Ghent and defended by forces led by Simon de Lalaing, one of the leading captains of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. The siege included one of the largest artillery bombardments then seen in Europe. The relief of the town by forces under Philip and his allies opened the way for an attack on Ghent by the Burgundian forces. In 1453 the rebels were defeated at the Battle of Gavere.
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Siege of Oudenaarde | |||||||
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Part of the Revolt of Ghent | |||||||
Map of the city from the mid-sixteenth century, before the building of its trace italienne fortifications | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Burgundian State | Ghent rebels | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Philip the Good Simon de Lalaing John II, Count of Nevers | 3 unnamed captains | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
c. 3,000 |
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