Siege of Landrecies (1543)

The siege of Landrecies (1543) took place during the Italian War of 1542–46. Landrecies was besieged by Imperial and English forces under the command of Ferrante Gonzaga. They were repulsed by the French defenders under the command of Martin du Bellay.^[1][2]

DateMay 1543 - November 1543

Location

Landrecies, Kingdom of France

50.126°N 3.691°E / 50.126; 3.691

Result French Victory

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Siege of Landrecies
Part of the Italian War of 1542–1546
17th-century depiction of the Siege of Landrecies
Date May 1543 - November 1543 Location Landrecies, Kingdom of France 50.126°N 3.691°E / 50.126; 3.691 Result French Victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Spain Kingdom of England	Kingdom of France
Commanders and leaders
Ferrante Gonzaga	Martin du Bellay

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