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Battle of Saint-Denis

When
1567
Where
Saint-Denis
Episodes
1

On 10 November 1567, Royalist forces under Anne de Montmorency engaged Huguenot rebels led by Condé near Saint-Denis. Despite Montmorency's death from wounds sustained in the fighting, the Royalists forced the rebels to withdraw, claiming a tactical victory.

Episodes

  1. 10 November 1567 · Saint-DenisBattle of Saint-Denis

    Royalist and Huguenot forces clashed near Saint-Denis, resulting in a Royalist withdrawal of the rebels despite the death of Montmorency.

Background and detail

Background. During the second French War of Religion, the Protestant aristocracy launched a coup against the crown in 1567. Anne de Montmorency, Constable of France, led the defense of Paris against the Huguenot army commanded by the prince de Condé.

The Engagement. Battle was joined on 10 November 1567 between the forces of Condé and Montmorency. The 74-year-old Montmorency was killed in the fighting, but his troops successfully forced the rebels to withdraw, securing a Royalist victory despite the loss of their commander.

Aftermath. Montmorency was taken to his Parisian hôtel on the rue Sainte-Avoye, where he died on 12 November 1567. The Huguenot army retreated towards the border, linking up with allied forces before besieging Chartres in early 1568.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of Saint-Denis (1567) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Anne de Montmorency, 1st Duke of Montmorency Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28

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