Historedia
EuropeEvent

Siege of Montauban

When
1621
Where
Montauban
Episodes
1

In 1621, Louis XIII besieged the Protestant stronghold of Montauban with approximately 25,000 troops. The campaign failed to capture the city, ending after two or three months due to disease among royal forces.

Episodes

  1. August–November 1621 · MontaubanMontauban Siege Campaign

    Louis XIII besieged Montauban in 1621 with 25,000 troops but failed to capture the city due to disease.

Background and detail

Outcome. Louis XIII failed to capture Montauban despite commanding about 25,000 men. The campaign ended in failure, with sources conflicting on whether it lasted two or three months. Abandonment is attributed to camp fever affecting royal troops, preceding the later siege of Montpellier.

People involved

  • Louis XIII · King of France and besieging commander

Sources

  1. Siege of Montauban Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Louis XIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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