Battle of Fontaine-Française
1595 battle during the French Wars of Religion / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Fontaine-Française occurred on 5 June 1595 between the French royal forces of King Henry IV of France and troops of Spain and the Catholic League commanded by Juan Fernández de Velasco and Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, during the eighth and final war (1585–1598) of the French Wars of Religion.
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Battle of Fontaine-Française | |||||||
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Part of the French Wars of Religion | |||||||
17th-century painting at the Château de Pau | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
French Royal Army |
Spain Catholic League | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Henry IV of France |
Juan Fernández de Velasco Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne | ||||||
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3,000 soldiers peasants | 11,400-12,000[lower-alpha 1] |
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