Who fought the Battle of Jemappes?

The Battle of Jemappes was fought by a French Revolutionary army under General Charles-François Dumouriez and an Austrian army under the Duke of Saxe-Teschen.

What was the significance of the Battle of Jemappes?

The Battle of Jemappes secured the gains made by the French at the Battle of Valmy and led to the brief occupation of Belgium by the French Republic during the War of the First Coalition.

When was the Battle of Jemappes?

The Battle of Jemappes was fought on 6 November 1792, during the War of the First Coalition, which was part of the broader French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802).

Where was the Battle of Jemappes fought?

The Battle of Jemappes was fought around the town of Jemappes, near the city of Mons, Belgium, in the province of Hainault.

Battle of Jemappes

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Definition

The Battle of Jemappes was a decisive battle in the War of the First Coalition (1792-97), part of the French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802). On 6 November 1792, a French army under General Charles-François Dumouriez defeated an Austrian force on the heights of Jemappes in the Austrian Netherlands, leading to the French conquest of Belgium and the expansion of the war.

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Timeline

20 Sep 1792
The Battle of Valmy results in a French victory over Prussian invaders.
21 Sep 1792
The National Convention abolishes the French Monarchy during the French Revolution.
6 Nov 1792
The Battle of Jemappes results in a victory for the French Republic over an Austrian army, allowing for the French conquest of Belgium.