Siege of Ypres (1383)

Siege of Ypres
Part of Despenser's Crusade and the Revolt of Ghent (1379–1385)

Ypres during the Bishop of Norwich's siege. The illustration, a reproduction of an engraving published in 1610, shows the siege in progress
Date8 June–8 August, 1383
Location
Ypres (Ieper), Flanders
Result Ypres successfully defends
Belligerents
City of Ypres
County of Flanders
Kingdom of France
Kingdom of England
Ghent rebels
Commanders and leaders
John d'Oultre
Louis II of Flanders
Henry le Despenser
Strength
~20,000 Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The siege of Ypres occurred between 8 June and 8 August 1383 as part of Despenser's Crusade and the Revolt of Ghent (1379–1385). It was conducted by English forces and forces from the Flemish city of Ghent. The siege was a failure.