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Siege of Landrecies

When
1543
Where
Landrecies
Episodes
1

In 1543, Imperial and English forces under Ferrante Gonzaga besieged Landrecies. The French defenders, led by Martin du Bellay, successfully repulsed the attackers during the Italian War of 1542–46.

Episodes

  1. 1543 · LandreciesSiege and Repulsion

    Imperial and English forces besieged Landrecies but were repulsed by French defenders under Martin du Bellay.

Background and detail

Background. The siege occurred within the context of the Italian War of 1542–46. It involved a confrontation between Imperial and English forces against French defenders at Landrecies.

People involved

Sources

  1. Siege of Landrecies (1543) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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