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Siege and Repulsion
- When
- 1543
- Where
- Landrecies
- Part of
- Siege of Landrecies
Imperial and English forces besieged Landrecies but were repulsed by French defenders under Martin du Bellay.
During the Italian War of 1542–46, Ferrante Gonzaga led Imperial and English troops in a siege of Landrecies. The French garrison, commanded by Martin du Bellay, successfully repelled the attack, securing the town.
Sources
- Siege of Landrecies (1543) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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