Battle of Taillebourg (1242)

Battle of Taillebourg (Kingdom of France vs Kingdom of England and French allies) took place in 1242 during Saintonge War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1242
• Date: 21 July 1242
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Saintonge War
• Side A: Kingdom of France
• Side B: Kingdom of England and French allies
• Commanders (A): Louis IX of France, Alphonse of Poitiers
• Commanders (B): Henry III of England, Richard of Cornwall, Hugh X of Lusignan
• Casualties: Light (Kingdom of France), Heavy losses (Kingdom of England and French allies)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 45.830°, -0.650°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Taillebourg · Wikidata entry