Jean Guiton
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Jean Guiton was born in La Rochelle, where he followed the occupation of ship-owner. He became a notable Huguenot leader during the Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Ré and siege of La Rochelle.
Jean Guiton (1585-1654).
Jean Guitton at the La Rochelle City Hall, vowing to defend the city to the death
Blockade of La Rochelle
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The Blockade of La Rochelle took place in 1621-1622 during the repression of the Huguenot rebellion by the French king Louis XIII.
Fort Louis was constructed just outside the walls of La Rochelle during the 1621-1622 blockade.
Jean Guiton.
The Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Ré in front of Île de Ré in October 1622, in which the fleet of La Rochelle fought against Charles de Guise.