Amiens falls to Henry IV

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.2.02: French Writing and Culture in the Renaissance, 1400-1600.
Vol. editors: Robert J. Hudson (Brigham Young University), Tim Unwin (University of Bristol), Phillip John Usher (New York University), David Williams (University of Sheffield)

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Date of occurrence 1597-09-25

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Henry IV of France successfully forces the city of Amiens into submission, after it was captured by Spanish troops six months earlier.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Amiens falls to Henry IV". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15521, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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