Battle of Orthez (1569) 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 |
| Participants | Huguenots, Kingdom of France | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.4900, -0.7700 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Orthez was fought during the French Wars of Religion, between 11 and 14 August 1569. Huguenot forces under the leadership of Gabriel de Lorges, Count of Montgomery defeated Royalist forces under Antoine de Lomagne, vicomte de Terride in French Navarre. Following the battle, Huguenot forces killed many of their Catholic prisoners.
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