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Battle of Bornholm (1676)

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Battle of Bornholm (1676)
DateMay 5 1804
Location
Bornholm island
Result Dutch and Danish victory
Belligerents
Dutch Republic
Denmark		 Swedish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Charles XI

The Battle of Bornholm (1676) was a battle in the Northern Wars between the fleet of Charles XI of Sweden, and a combined Danish and Dutch squadron. The Dutch and Danish forces routed and defeated the Swedish forces. The Swedish lost Helsingborg, Landscroon, and other fortresses.

References

  • George Bruce. Harbottle's Dictionary of Battles. (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1981) (ISBN 0442223366).
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