Battle of Arques
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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, du
Henri IV at Arques
English plan showing manoeuvres between Dieppe and Arques
Charles, Duke of Mayenne
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Charles de Lorraine, duc de Mayenne was a French noble, governor, military commander and rebel during the latter French Wars of Religion. Born in 1554, the second son of François de Lorraine, duke of
Battle of Arques
…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. At the death of Henry III of France, the…
Mayenne charles
Portrait of the three sons of François, Duke of Guise, Charles on the left
Portrait of Mayenne's uncle, Claude de Lorraine
Portrait of Henry when he was Duke of Anjou by Jean de Court (1570)