Battle of Rocroi

The Battle of Rocroi, fought on 19 May 1643, was a major engagement of the Thirty Years' War between a French army, led by the 21-year-old Duke of Enghien and Spanish forces under General Francisco de Melo only five days after the accession of Louis XIV to the throne of France after his father's death.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Rocroi and Torstenson War happened in the same year
• Battle of Rocroi happened 1 year before Battle of Marston Moor
• Battle of Rocroi happened 1 year after English Civil War
• Battle of Rocroi happened 2 years before Cretan War of 1645-1669
• Battle of Rocroi happened 2 years before Battle of Naseby

Timeline

1. English Civil War1642 – September 3, 1651
2. Battle of Rocroi (this page)May 19, 1643
3. Torstenson War1643–1645
4. Battle of Marston MoorJuly 2, 1644
5. Battle of NasebyJune 14, 1645
6. Cretan War of 1645-1669June 23, 1645 – 1669

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