Battle of Fontaine-Française
The Battle of Fontaine-Française occurred on 5 June 1595 between the French royal forces of King Henry IV of France and troops of Spain and the Catholic League commanded by Juan Fernández de Velasco and Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, during the eighth and final war (1585–1598) of the French Wars of Religion.
| Battle of Fontaine-Française | |||||||
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| Part of the French Wars of Religion | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| French Royal Army |
Spain Catholic League | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Henry IV of France |
Juan Fernández de Velasco Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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3,000 soldiers 200 peasants | 12,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 1,200 dead and wounded | 9,000 dead and wounded | ||||||
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