Historical eventOctober 271674

Franco-Dutch War

Franco-Dutch War: French forces surrender the fortress town of Grave to the Dutch army after a three month siege.

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When
Saturday, October 27 1674352 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
17th century · 1670s
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The Gregorian calendar was in use in Catholic Europe from 1582, but Britain and its colonies kept the Julian calendar until 14 September 1752 — sources from those places may date this event 10–11 days earlier.

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Dates: From 1674.

What happened

Franco-Dutch War: French forces surrender the fortress town of Grave to the Dutch army after a three month siege.

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October 27 1674 — 352 years ago, on a Saturday.

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