Françoise de Cezelli
Françoise de Cezelly (1558 – 16 October 1615) was a French war hero during the French Wars of Religion. She distinguished herself when the village of Leucate was besieged by Spanish forces allied with the Catholic League in 1590, after her husband, the governor, was captured and executed by the enemy.
Françoise de Cezelly | |
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| Born | 1558 Montpellier, France |
| Died | 16 October 1615 (aged 56–57) Montpellier, France |
| Burial place | Chapel of St. Anne Church of St. Paul of Narbonne |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | French war hero |
| Spouse | Jean de Boursiez |
| Children | Five |
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