Siege of Saint-Jean-d'Angély
- When
- 1621
- Where
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély
- Episodes
- 1
In 1621, King Louis XIII besieged the Protestant stronghold of Saint-Jean-d'Angély, which was defended by Benjamin de Rohan, duc de Soubise. The city was strategically important for controlling access to La Rochelle. The siege was accomplished by Royal forces.
Episodes
Background and detail
Commanders and Forces. The siege was conducted by the young French king, Louis XIII, leading Royal forces. The defense of the Protestant stronghold was commanded by Benjamin de Rohan, duc de Soubise, who was the brother of Rohan. The engagement represented a direct confrontation between the Crown and the Protestant leadership in the area.
People involved
- Louis XIII · Royal Commander
- Benjamin de Rohan, duc de Soubise · Protestant Defender
Sources
- Siege of Saint-Jean-d'Angély (1621) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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