Battle of Moncontour

The Battle of Moncontour took place on October 3, 1569 in the third Huguenot War ( 1568-1570 ) between the Catholic troops King Charles IX. instead of France and the Huguenots.

The Battle

Admiral and leader of the Huguenots, Gaspard de Coligny II had the siege of Poitiers cancel because the Catholic army under Henry of Anjou and the Marshal Tavannes was advancing. The opposing forces met near Moncontour in the northwest of Poitiers.

For the outcome of the battle was crucial that the mercenary troops of the Huguenots of Coligny fell off and thus weakened his army significantly. According to contemporary sources, the Huguenots had to complain 6000-10000 dead and prisoners, while the Catholics lost only about 600 men.

Coligny was allowed to settle to the south and form his army again. He then marched on to Paris.

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