Battle of Lleida (1642) 1642
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 October 1642 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1642 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Reapers' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, Kingdom of France, Principality of Catalonia | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.6167, 0.6333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Lleida took place on 7 October 1642, during the Catalan Revolt, part of the wider Franco-Spanish War (1635–1659). A combined Franco-Catalan army under Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt defeated a larger Spanish force led by Marquis de Leganés, sent to capture the town of Lleida.
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