Battle of Dreux

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Battle of Dreux
Date December 19, 1562
Location France
Result indecisive
Combatants
Catholics Huguenots
Commanders
Anne de Montmorency, Guise Louis I, Prince of Condé, Coligny
Casualties
de Montmorency captured Louis I captured


The Battle of Dreux was fought on December 19, 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots. The Catholics were led by Anne de Montmorency while Louis I, Prince of Condé led the Huguenots. The battle was indecisive, but both leaders were captured by their foes.