Battle of Moncontour 1569
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1569 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | French Wars of Religion | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 46.8825, -0.0158 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Moncontour occurred on 3 October 1569 between the royalist Catholic forces of King Charles IX of France, commanded by Henry, Duke of Anjou, and the Huguenots commanded by Gaspard II de Coligny.
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