Siege of Groenlo (1672)

Siege of Groenlo
Part of the Franco-Dutch War

Map of Grol's fortifications, restored after the siege of 1627. J.Blaeu
Date1–10 June 1672
Location52°02′31″N 6°36′58″E / 52.042°N 6.616°E / 52.042; 6.616
Result

Franco-Münster victory

  • Surrender of Groenlo
Belligerents
 Dutch Republic  France
Cologne
Münster
Commanders and leaders
Dutch Republic Gustaff Tungel Bernhard von Galen
Strength
600 100,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The siege of Groenlo was a 10-day siege of the Dutch town of Groenlo from 1 to 10 June 1672 by the combined forces of France, the Elector of Cologne and the Prince-Bishop of Münster during the Franco-Dutch War. It ended in the town's surrender.