Battle of Gavere

Battle of Gavere
Part of the Revolt of Ghent

The burghers of Ghent surrender to Philip the Good after the Battle of Gavere. Illustration from a contemporary manuscript.
Date23 July 1453
Location
Result

Burgundian victory:

  • Peace of Gavere
Belligerents
Burgundian State Ghent rebels
Commanders and leaders
Philip the Good (WIA)
Louis de Gruuthuse
Strength
Unknown 30,000(exaggeration)
Casualties and losses
16,000–20,000

The Battle of Gavere was fought at Semmerzake, near Gavere, in the County of Flanders (modern-day Belgium) on 23 July 1453, between the army of Philip the Good of Burgundy and the rebelling city of Ghent. The battle ended the Revolt of Ghent with a Burgundian victory.