Battle of Besançon (1575)

Battle of Besançon (20px Huguenots vs 20px Catholics & Citizens of Besançon) took place in 1575 during French Wars of Religion.

Battle facts

Year: 1575
Date: 1575-06-21
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: French Wars of Religion
Side A: 20px Huguenots
Side B: 20px Catholics, Citizens of Besançon
Commanders (A): Capitaine Paul de Beaujeu
Commanders (B): Claude de La Baume
Casualties: At least 35 (20px Huguenots)
Outcome: Catholic victory
Coordinates: 47.243°, 6.022°

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Battle of Besançon (1575)

Battle of Besançon took place in 1575. 20px Huguenots vs 20px Catholics & Citizens of Besançon. Part of French Wars of Religion. Casualties: At least 35 (20px Huguenots). Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.