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Event war Europe

Battle of Rocroi

1643 CE

French victory that shattered the legendary Spanish tercios, ending Spain's reputation as Europe's dominant military power.

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Standing in 1643 CE

Records whose own span was running in this exact year.

Holy Roman Empire Polity · Europe 962 CE – 1806 CE Hindu kingdoms Polity · South Asia 500 BCE – 1715 CE Persia Polity · Middle East 400 CE – 1914 CE Lençóis Maranhenses Landmark · Americas 3000 BCE – still standing Serengeti National Park Landmark · Africa 3000 BCE – still standing Great Pyramid of Giza Landmark · Middle East 2560 BCE – still standing

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