Siege of La Rochelle 1627
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 10 September 1627 – 28 October 1628 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1627 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Huguenot rebellions | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hispanic Monarchy, Huguenots, Kingdom of England, Kingdom of France | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 46.1667, -1.1500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of La Rochelle (French: le siège de La Rochelle, or sometimes le grand siège de La Rochelle) was a result of a war between the French royal forces of King Louis XIII and the Huguenots of La Rochelle in 1627–1628. The siege marked the height of the struggle between the Catholics and the Protestants in France and French territories, and ended with a complete victory for Louis XIII and the Catholics.
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