Battle of Craon 1592
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1592 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Brittany Campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Catholic League, Hispanic Monarchy, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of France | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 47.8489, -0.9486 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Craon took place during the Brittany campaign of the French Wars of Religion in Craon, Mayenne between 21–24 May 1592. It was fought between a French Crown army under Henri de Bourbon, Duke of Montpensier and François de Bourbon, Prince of Conti and a joint Catholic League and Spanish force; the French Crown troops were reinforced by a contingent of English soldiers. The battle occurred during a French Crown siege of Craon directed by Henry of Navarre, which was lengthened by the defending garrison being supported by a Catholic League army recruited by Philippe Emmanuel, Duke of Mercœur. Ultimately, a Spanish force led by Juan del Águila defeated the besiegers and relived the city.
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