Battle of Arques
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This article is about the 1589 battle. For the 1303 battle, see Battle of Arques (1303).
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, during the eighth and final war (1585–1598) of the French Wars of Religion. It was a victory for Henry IV.
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Battle of Arques | |||||||
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Part of the French War of Religion (1587–1594) and the Anglo–Spanish War | |||||||
Henri IV at Arques | |||||||
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France England | Catholic League | ||||||
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Henry IV Roger Williams | Charles of Lorraine | ||||||
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8,000 men 5,250 men | 35,000 | ||||||
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Heavy | Heavy |
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