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Siege of Alès
- When
- June 1629
- Where
- Alès
Louis XIII achieved a decisive victory in the siege of Alès in June 1629, forcing the Duke of Rohan to submit to royal authority.
The royal forces continued their intervention in southern France in 1629. The campaign reached its climax with the siege of Alès, where the king secured a decisive victory. This military success compelled the Huguenot leader, the Duke of Rohan, to surrender and submit to the crown.
Sources
- Huguenot rebellions Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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