Discover the history of d'Artagnan in Maastricht Over 350 years ago, d'Artagnan was killed in Maastricht during a bloody battle between French and State troops. Go on a tour of historical sites and find out what his illustrious life was like.

The 4th musketeer served the king of France, Louis XIV, during the Siege of #Maastricht (1673).

He died from a musket bullet in June 1673, just outside the inner city wall gate.

#LouisXIV #GuerredeHollande #FrancoDutchWar

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Bloody fireships. On this day in 1676 the naval Battle of Palermo was fought. The Dutch-Spanish fleet was defeated by the French. Poor Dutch admiral Jan den Hean was hit by a canonball and lost his head. #FrancoDutchWar