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Battle of Coutras
- When
- 20 October 1587
- Where
- Coutras
- Part of
- Battle of Coutras
Huguenot forces under Henry of Navarre defeated Royalist troops led by Anne, Duke of Joyeuse, resulting in Joyeuse's death and the capture of 2,000 soldiers.
Fought on 20 October 1587, this major engagement saw Henry of Navarre's army overcome the royalist forces. Joyeuse was killed by a pistol shot while attempting to surrender. Claude Joyeuse and other officers were among the 2,000 Catholics captured.
Sources
- Battle of Coutras Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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