Battle of Sievershausen

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Battle of Sievershausen
Part of the Second Margrave War
Date 9 July 1553
Location Sievershausen, Lüneburg
Result Defeat of the Margrave
Belligerents
Electorate of Saxony, Duchy of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Margraviate of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
Commanders
Maurice, Elector of Saxony, Henry V, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
Strength
15,500 18,000

The Battle of Sievershausen occurred on 9 July 1553 in Sievershausen (today part of Lehrte). 4,000 soldiers were killed, including Maurice, Elector of Saxony.

Coordinates: 52°22′33″N 10°06′46″E / 52.37583, 10.11278

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