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Siege of Rouen (1562)
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The siege of Rouen was a key military engagement of the first French War of Religion. After having been seized by those opposing the crown on 16 April, the siege, beginning on 28 May and culminating o
Siege of Rouen and the death of Antoine of Navarre
Siege of Rouen and the death of Antoine of Navarre
Claude, Duke of Aumale, leader of the first siege
Claude, Duke of Aumale, leader of the first siege
Francis, Duke of Guise, leader of the second siege after the death of Navarre
Francis, Duke of Guise, leader of the second siege after the death of Navarre
Assassination of François, Duke of Guise
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On 24 February 1563, François, Duke of Guise was assassinated by the Huguenot Jean de Poltrot during the Siege of Orléans. His death represents a critical turning point in the French Wars of Religion.
Assassination of the Duke of Guise, engraved by Jacque Tortorel and Jean Perrissin [fr] in 1570
Assassination of the Duke of Guise, engraved by Jacque Tortorel and Jean Perrissin [fr] in 1570