Historedia
Person

Charles of Lorraine

Events
3
Episodes
4
Years
1595–1746

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Charles of Lorraine, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Fontaine-Française

    1595

    Role: Duke of Mayenne, commander of Catholic League forces

    1. June 1595 · AlpsSpanish Alpine Crossing

      Juan Fernández de Velasco led 10,000 troops over the Alps in early June 1595 to counter French advances in Burgundy.

  2. Battle of Chotusitz

    1742

    Role: Commander of the Imperial force

    1. 17 May 1742 · Chotusitz, BohemiaBattle of Chotusitz

      Prussian and Imperial forces clashed near Chotusitz in Bohemia, resulting in a generally accepted Prussian victory despite heavy mutual casualties.

  3. Battle of Rocoux

    1746

    Role: Allied commander

    1. 11 October 1746 · Liège suburbs and RocouxAllied Deployment

      The Allied line was anchored by Liège suburbs, with Dutch on the left, British/Germans in the centre, and Austrians on the right.

    2. 11 October 1746 · Rocoux and VercouxFrench Attack

      After weather delays, French artillery opened fire at 10:00 am, followed by infantry assaults on British and Dutch positions.

Sources

  1. Battle of Fontaine-Française Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Battle of Chotusitz Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  3. Battle of Rocoux Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22