Siege of Landrecies (1543) 1543
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1543 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 50.1256, 3.6900 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Landrecies (1543) took place during the Italian War of 1542–46. Landrecies was besieged by Imperial and English forces under the command of Ferrante Gonzaga. They were repulsed by the French defenders under the command of Martin du Bellay.
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