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Foreign News
June 6, 1795
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Luxemburgh, a fortified town and capital of a duchy in the Austrian Netherlands, has been blockaded by the French for some months. Historical background includes its capture in 1684, fortification, cession to Austria in 1713, and geographical details.
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LUXEMBURGH,
For some months past blockaded by the French, is a considerable and very strong town of the Austrian Netherlands. Capital of a duchy of the same name. It was taken by the French in 1684, who augmented the fortifications so much, that it is one of the strongest places in Europe; but it was ceded to the house of Austria by the treaty of Utrecht in 1713. It is divided by the river Alzette into the upper and lower town; the former almost quite surrounded with rocks, but the lower seated on a plain. It is 25 miles S. W. of Treves, and 100 W. of Mentz. Lon. 6, 17, E. Lat. 49, 37, N.
For some months past blockaded by the French, is a considerable and very strong town of the Austrian Netherlands. Capital of a duchy of the same name. It was taken by the French in 1684, who augmented the fortifications so much, that it is one of the strongest places in Europe; but it was ceded to the house of Austria by the treaty of Utrecht in 1713. It is divided by the river Alzette into the upper and lower town; the former almost quite surrounded with rocks, but the lower seated on a plain. It is 25 miles S. W. of Treves, and 100 W. of Mentz. Lon. 6, 17, E. Lat. 49, 37, N.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Luxemburgh Blockade
French Army
Austrian Netherlands
Fortifications
Treaty Of Utrecht
Where did it happen?
Luxem Burgh, Austrian Netherlands
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Luxem Burgh, Austrian Netherlands
Event Date
For Some Months Past
Event Details
Luxem burgh has been blockaded by the French for some months; it is a considerable and very strong town, capital of a duchy, taken by French in 1684 and fortified, ceded to Austria in 1713, divided by Alzette river, located 25 miles SW of Treves and 100 W of Mentz.