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Battle of Castelnaudary

When
1 September 1632
Where
Castelnaudary
Part of
Suppression of the Rebellion of Gaston d'Orléans and Execution of Montmorency

Montmorency was defeated by Schomberg at Castelnaudary on 1 September 1632. He was wounded and captured after a failed charge.

On 1 September 1632, Montmorency's forces were defeated by Marshal Schomberg at Castelnaudary. Montmorency led a charge into the royal camp, was severely wounded, and captured. Gaston abandoned him by submitting to Louis XIII.

Sources

  1. Battle of Castelnaudary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Henri de Montmorency, 4th Duke of Montmorency Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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