Guise Crushes Protestants: Dormans Victory Secures Catholic Rule
Catholic forces under Henry, Duke of Guise, routed Protestant troops at Dormans during the French Wars of Religion, capturing the prominent Huguenot diplomat Philippe de Mornay. The wound Guise received in the battle gave him the scar that earned his famous nickname "Le Balafre," while the victory strengthened the Catholic League's grip on French politics.
October 10, 1575
451 years ago
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