Battle of Gravelines (1558)
- Battle of Gravelines (1558)
Infobox Military Conflict
caption="The Siege of Gravelines" by Pieter Snayers. Oil on canvas. Museo del Prado, Madrid.
conflict=Battle of Gravelines
partof=the Italian War of 1551–1559
date=July 13, 1558
place=Gravelines, France
result=Decisive Spanish victory
combatant1=France
combatant2=Spain
commander1=Paul de Thermes
commander2=Count of Egmont
strength1=12,000 infantry 2,000 cavalry
strength2=15,000 infantry 3,000 cavalry
casualties1=12,500 dead, wounded, or capturedFact|date=May 2008
casualties2=300 dead or woundedFact|date=May 2008The Battle of Gravelines was fought on July 13, 1558 at Gravelines, near Calais, France. It occurred during the 1547–1559 war between France and Spain.
The battle resulted in a victory by the Spanish forces, led by Lamoral, Count of Egmont over the French under Marshal Paul des Thermes. The Spaniards were supported by the English Navy.
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