Battle of Montmeló
Battle of Montmeló | |||||||
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Part of Catalan Revolt | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
France Catalan rebels | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt | Gerolamo Caracciolo | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
8,000 | 4,500 |
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The Battle of Montmeló took place on 28 March 1642 in Montmeló, Catalonia during the Catalan Revolt. A Franco-Catalan army under the command of Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt fought and defeated a smaller Spanish force under Gerolamo Caracciolo.