The Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Ré took place on 27 October 1622, between the Huguenot fleet of La Rochelle under Jean Guiton, and a Royal fleet under Charles de Guise.
The naval battle in front of Île de Ré in 1622, in which the fleet of La Rochelle fought against Charles de Guise.
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