Suppression of the Rebellion of Gaston d'Orléans and Execution of Montmorency
- When
- 1632
- Where
- Languedoc; Castelnaudary; Toulouse
- Episodes
- 3
In 1632, Gaston d'Orléans and Montmorency rebelled against Louis XIII. Montmorency was defeated at Castelnaudary on 1 September, while Gaston surrendered. Montmorency was executed in Toulouse on 30 October.
Episodes
- Organization of the Rebellion
Gaston solicited Montmorency to rebel against Richelieu. Montmorency raised troops in Languedoc and took command of the rebel army.
- Battle of Castelnaudary
Montmorency was defeated by Schomberg at Castelnaudary on 1 September 1632. He was wounded and captured after a failed charge.
- Execution of Montmorency
Montmorency was executed as a traitor in Toulouse on 30 October 1632. He was beheaded with a guillotine-like device.
Background and detail
Background. Gaston d'Orléans, brother of Louis XIII, solicited Montmorency to rebel against Cardinal Richelieu. Montmorency, governor of Languedoc, raised levies and commanded an army of six to seven thousand men to support the rebellion.
People involved
- Gaston, Duke of Orléans · Rebel leader and brother of Louis XIII
- Henry II, Duke of Montmorency · Military commander and rebel leader
- Louis XIII · King of France
- Marshal Henri de Schomberg · Royalist commander
Sources
- Battle of Castelnaudary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Henri de Montmorency, 4th Duke of Montmorency Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- Gaston, Duke of Orléans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
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