Ghent War (1449–1453)

Ghent Revolt
Part of the Revolts of Ghent

The burghers of Ghent surrender to Philip the Good at the Battle of Gavere. Illustration from a contemporary manuscript.
Date1449–1453
Location
County of Flanders, Burgundian Netherlands
(modern-day Belgium)
Result

Burgundian victory:

  • Peace of Gavere
Belligerents
Burgundian State Ghent rebels
Commanders and leaders

The Revolt of Ghent was a rebellion by the city of Ghent against the Burgundian State. It lasted from 1449 to 1453. The rebellion was eventually suppressed by the Burgundians.

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