Battle of Lannoy

Battle of Lannoy
Part of the Eighty Years’ War
Date29 December 1566
Location50°40′N 3°12′E / 50.667°N 3.200°E / 50.667; 3.200
Result Spanish Victory
Belligerents
Dutch rebels Spain Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Pierre Cornaille Spain Philip of Noircarmes
Strength
3,000 infantry[1] ?
Casualties and losses
700-2,600 ?

The Battle of Lannoy took place on 29 December 1566[2] between an army of Geuzen and a Spanish force. It was one of the first battles of the Dutch Revolt.

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  2. ^ Backhouse, M. BEELDENSTORM EN BOSGEUZEN IN HET WESTKWARTIER (PDF).

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