Battle of Tinchebray (1796 AD)
Battle of Tinchebray (Forces of Robert Curthose, the Duke of Normandy vs Forces of Henry, King of England) took place in 1796 AD during Chouannerie.
Battle facts
- Year: 1796 AD
- Date: 1796-03-31
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: Chouannerie
- Side A: Forces of Robert Curthose, the Duke of Normandy
- Side B: Forces of Henry, King of England
- Commanders (A): Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy, William, Count of Mortain, Robert of Bellême, 3rd Earl of Shrewsbury, Edgar Atheling
- Commanders (B): Henry I of England, Ranulf of Bayeux, Robert de Beaumont, Count of Meulan, William de Warenne, Elias I of Maine
- Casualties: approx. Captured:
400 noblemen
Killed:
250–300 infantry
60 knightsHenry's claim:
2 knights
- Outcome: Henrician victory
- Coordinates: 48.763°, -0.734°
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