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What Happened in August 1716

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Historical Events

Battle of Petrovaradin

Aug 5 Battle of Petrovaradin [Peterwardein]: Habsburgs under Eugene of Savoy defeat the Turks in a decisive victory

The Battle of Petrovaradin or Peterwardein which saw a decisive victory for the Imperial Army

Famous Deaths

  • Aug 3 Sebastián Durón, Spanish composer, dies at 56


What Happened in 1716

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