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Surrender of La Rochelle
- When
- 28 October 1628
- Where
- La Rochelle
La Rochelle surrendered to French royal forces on 28 October 1628 after failed English relief efforts, ending the siege but not the entire rebellion.
Following the failure of the English fleet to relieve the city in September 1628, the defenders of La Rochelle capitulated on 28 October. This surrender marked a complete victory for Louis XIII and the Catholics, concluding the siege that had begun in 1627.
Sources
- Siege of La Rochelle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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