One of the last major engagements of the War of the Polish Succession, in which imperial forces repelled a French attack near Klausen in 1735.
Key Facts
- Date
- 20 October 1735
- Location
- Klausen, Electorate of Trier, Holy Roman Empire
- French Commander
- Marshal François de Franquetot de Coigny
- Imperial Commander
- Friedrich Heinrich von Seckendorff
- Outcome
- Imperial victory; French forces defeated
- Conflict
- War of the Polish Succession
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
During the War of the Polish Succession, French and Imperial forces had been contesting territory in the Holy Roman Empire. French forces under Marshal Coigny sought to dislodge imperial troops who had taken up positions near the town of Klausen in the Electorate of Trier, prompting a direct military engagement.
On 20 October 1735, French forces under Marshal François de Franquetot de Coigny attacked imperial troops commanded by Friedrich Heinrich von Seckendorff near Klausen. The French assault failed, resulting in a clear imperial victory and the repulse of the French forces from their objective.
The French defeat at Klausen marked one of the last significant engagements of the War of the Polish Succession. The battle contributed to the winding down of active hostilities, which were concluded through subsequent diplomatic negotiations ending the broader conflict.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
François de Franquetot de Coigny.
Side B
1 belligerent
Friedrich Heinrich von Seckendorff.