French Fury

French Fury
Part of the Eighty Years' War

Attack on Antwerps
Date17 January 1583
Location
Antwerp (present-day Belgium)
Result Antwerpian victory
Belligerents

France

  • Anjou forces

States-General

Commanders and leaders
Francis, Duke of Anjou Philips van Marnix
Casualties and losses
1,500+ dead or wounded

The "French Fury" was a failed attempt by Francis, Duke of Anjou, to conquer the city of Antwerp by surprise on 17 January 1583.

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