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Battle of Coutras

When
1587
Where
Coutras
Episodes
1

On 20 October 1587, Huguenot forces led by Henry of Navarre defeated Royalist troops commanded by Anne, Duke of Joyeuse, at Coutras. Joyeuse was killed during the engagement, marking a significant victory for the Protestant side in the French Religious Wars.

Episodes

  1. 20 October 1587 · CoutrasBattle of Coutras

    Huguenot forces under Henry of Navarre defeated Royalist troops led by Anne, Duke of Joyeuse, resulting in Joyeuse's death and the capture of 2,000 soldiers.

Background and detail

Religious Conflict Context. The battle occurred within the broader French Religious Wars, which began in 1562 and involved intermittent violence between Catholics and Protestants. Henry of Navarre commanded the Huguenot army, while Anne, Duke of Joyeuse, led the royalist forces.

Battle Outcome. Henry of Navarre achieved victory over the royalist army. Anne, Duke of Joyeuse, was killed while attempting to surrender, reportedly by a pistol shot. Approximately 2,000 Catholic soldiers were captured, including Joyeuse's younger brother, Claude Joyeuse.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Coutras Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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