Episode 2 of 4
Bayonne Capture
- When
- August 20, 1451
- Where
- Bayonne
Bayonne was captured by Jean de Dunois on August 20, 1451, with minimal casualties due to local cooperation.
The bishop of Bayonne facilitated the city's surrender to avoid conflict, claiming to have seen a divine sign. Dunois annexed the city to the French Crown, imposing a war indemnity of 40,000 gold Écus.
Sources
- Bayonne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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