Siege of Lyon

Siege and capture of Lyon
Part of the French Revolutionary War
Date 8 August 1793
Location Lyon, France
Result French Republican victory
Belligerents
First French Republic French Royalists
Commanders and leaders
Dubois-Crancé General Préci
Strength
35,000 ca 20,000
Casualties and losses
? ?

The Siege and capture of Lyon occurred on 9 August to 9 October 1793 when French Republican forces laid siege and captured the city of Lyon, which had revolted against the French government.

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