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Battle of Dreux
1562Dec, 19

The Battle of Dreux takes place during the French Wars of Religion.

The Battle of Dreux was fought on 19 December 1562 between Catholics and Huguenots. The Catholics were led by Anne de Montmorency while Louis I, Prince of Condé, led the Huguenots. Though commanders from both sides were captured, the French Catholics won the battle which would constitute the first major engagement of the French Wars of Religion.

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    France recognizes the Huguenots by the Edict of Saint-Germain.
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