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Battle of Ivry

1590 • Normandie Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Legendary victory of Henry IV against the Catholic League, famous for his white plume.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive victory for Henry IV.

Royalist Army

  • Commander: Heinrich IV.
  • Strength: ca. 11.000
  • Casualties: ca. 500

Catholic League

  • Commander: Herzog von Mayenne
  • Strength: ca. 16.000
  • Casualties: ca. 4.000

Strategic Context

Struggle for access to Paris and Henry IV's legitimacy as king.

Conflict / War

French Wars of Religion

Catholic victory.

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