Episode 2 of 3
Start of Siege of La Rochelle
- When
- 10 September 1627
- Where
- La Rochelle
Hostilities began in September 1627 when La Rochelle fired on royal troops, initiating the siege.
French royal forces began surrounding La Rochelle in August 1627. On September 10, 1627, the first cannon shots were fired by La Rochelle against royal troops at Fort Louis. This action initiated the siege and the third Huguenot rebellion.
Sources
- Siege of La Rochelle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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