Battle of Moncontour (1569)

Battle of Moncontour (Catholics vs Huguenot forces) took place in 1569 during French Wars of Religion.

Battle facts

Year: 1569
Date: 1569-10-03
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: French Wars of Religion
Side A: Catholics
Side B: Huguenot forces
Commanders (A): Henry Duke of Anjou, Gaspard Saulx-Tavannes, Louis, Duke of Montpensier, Philibert, Margrave of Baden-Baden
Commanders (B): Gaspard II de Coligny, Count Louis of Nassau
Casualties: 1,000 killed (Catholics), 8,000 killed 3,000 captured (Huguenot forces)
Outcome: Catholic victory
Coordinates: 46.883°, -0.016°