Historedia
Person

François, Duke of Guise

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1558–1562

Every event in Historedia whose sources name François, Duke of Guise, 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. French capture of Calais

    1558

    Role: French military commander

    1. 1 January 1558 · Calais and surrounding fortsInitial Failure and Renewed Attack

      French forces failed in mid-1557 but renewed attacks in early 1558, capturing outlying forts and besieging Calais.

    2. 7 January 1558 · CalaisCapture of Calais

      François, Duke of Guise, captured Calais from the English on 7 January 1558, a major propaganda victory for France.

  2. Massacre at Wassy

    1562

    Role: Catholic leader and perpetrator of the massacre

    1. 1 March 1562 · Wassy-sur-BlaiseMassacre at Wassy

      Guise's troops killed Huguenot worshippers in Wassy on 1 March 1562.

Sources

  1. François, Duke of Guise Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
  2. Siege of Calais (1558) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. Massacre of Vassy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26