Battle of Arques
The Battle of Arques occurred on 15–29 September 1589 between the French royal forces of King Henry IV of France and troops of the Catholic League commanded by Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, during the eighth and final war (1585-1598) of the French Wars of Religion. It was a victory for Henry IV.
| Battle of Arques | |||||||
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| Part of the French War of Religion (1587–1594) and the Anglo–Spanish War | |||||||
Henri IV at Arques | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Kingdom of France England | Catholic League | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Henry IV of France Roger Williams | Duke of Mayenne | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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8,000 French, 5,250 English | 35,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Heavy | Heavy | ||||||
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