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Battle of Ivry

When: 14 March 1590
Where: Battlefield of Ivry
Part of: Henry IV's Campaign: Battle of Ivry and Siege of Paris

Henry IV defeats the Catholic League army under the Duke of Mayenne in a decisive engagement.

Fought on March 14, 1590, the battle saw Henry’s forces overcome the League and Spanish troops. A key moment involved Henry charging League lancers who could not effectively deploy their weapons, securing a victory that enabled the advance on Paris.

Sources

Battle of Ivry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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