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Battle at Dreux: Anne de Montmorency & huguenots under Condé captured

The Battle of Dreux was fought on 19 December 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots. The Catholics were led by Anne de Montmorency while Louis I, Prince of Condé, led the Huguenots.

The Battle of Dreux was fought on 19 December 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots. The Catholics were led by Anne de Montmorency while Louis I, Prince of Condé, led the Huguenots. Though commanders from both sides were captured, the French Catholics won the battle which would constitute the first major engagement of the French Wars of Religion and the only major engagement of the first French War of Religion.

Historical Significance

The Battle of Dreux was fought on 19 December 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots.

Events Before

  1. William I of Orange (28) weds for a second time to Anna, Duchess of Saxony (16); divorce in 1571

    William I of Orange (28) weds for a second time to Anna, Duchess of Saxony (16); divorce in 1571

  2. By Edict of Orleans French persecution of Huguenots is suspended

    The 1559–1562 French political crisis was induced by the sudden death of the King Henri II (otherwise known as Henry II) in July 1559.

  3. The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroyin

    The steeple of St Paul's Cathedral, the tallest structure in London, is struck by lightning, catching fire and destroying its bells and roof

  4. Menas, Emperor of Ethiopia, defeats a revolt in Emfraz

    Menas (Ge'ez: ሜናስ, romanized: mēnās) or Minas, throne name Admas Sagad I (Ge’ez: አድማስ ሰገድ, died 1563), was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1559 until his death in 1563, and a member of the Solomonic...

  5. "Trinity Church" (now Saint Basil's Cathedral) is consecrated in Moscow, Russia, built to commemorate defeat of the Mong

    "Trinity Church" (now Saint Basil's Cathedral) is consecrated in Moscow, Russia, built to commemorate defeat of the Mongols at battle of Kazan

Events After

  1. Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years

    Council of Trent holds its last session after 18 years, the last ecumenical council for more than 300 years

  2. Russian troops occupy Polotsk Lithuania

    The siege of Polotsk was the siege of the Lithuanian fortress of Polotsk that took place in the winter of 1562 and 1563.

  3. Huguenot Jean de Poltrot assassinates French General Duke François de Guise with a shot from his pistol

    The First French War of Religion (2 April 1562 – 19 March 1563) was the opening civil war of the French Wars of Religion.

  4. British composer William Byrd is appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England

    British composer William Byrd is appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, England

  5. Peace of Amboise: Rights for Huguenots

    The Edict of Amboise, also known as the Edict of Pacification, was signed at the Château of Amboise on 19 March 1563 by Catherine de' Medici, acting as regent for her son Charles IX of France.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on December 19, 1562?
The Battle of Dreux was fought on 19 December 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots. The Catholics were led by Anne de Montmorency while Louis I, Prince of Condé, led the Huguenots. Though commanders from both sides were captured, the French Catholics won the battle which would constitute the first major engagement of the French Wars of Religion and the only major engagement of the first French War of Religion.
Why is Battle at Dreux: Anne de Montmorency & huguenots under Condé captured significant?
The Battle of Dreux was fought on 19 December 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots.

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