Battle of Gavere

Battle of Gavere
Part of the Revolt of Ghent
The burghers of Ghent surrender to Philip the Good after the Battle of Gavere. Illustration from a contemporary manuscript.
Date 23 July 1453 Location Semmerzake-Gavere, County of Flanders (modern-day Belgium) Result Burgundian victory: Peace of Gavere
Belligerents
Burgundian State	Ghent rebels
Commanders and leaders
Philip the Good (WIA) Louis de Gruuthuse
Strength
Unknown	30,000(exaggeration)[1]
Casualties and losses
	16,000–20,000[1]

The Battle of Gavere was fought at Semmerzake, near Gavere, in the County of Flanders (modern-day Belgium) on 23 July 1453, between the army of Philip the Good of Burgundy and the rebelling city of Ghent. The battle ended the Revolt of Ghent with a Burgundian victory.