Battle of Beachy Head: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date	July 10, 1690
Location	Beachy Head • English Channel • United Kingdom • England
Participants	Dutch Republic • France • England

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Anne-Hilarion de Cotentin, count de Tourville

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