Battle of Arques

This article is about the 1589 battle. For the 1303 battle, see Battle of Arques (1303).
Battle of Arques
Part of the French War of Religion (1587–1594) and the Anglo–Spanish War

Henri IV at Arques
Date15–29 September 1589
Location
Arques-la-Bataille (Seine-Maritime), France
49°52′55″N 1°07′37″E / 49.882°N 1.127°E / 49.882; 1.127
Result Anglo-French victory
Belligerents
 France
 England		 Catholic League
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of France Henry IV
Kingdom of England Roger Williams		 Charles of Lorraine
Strength
Kingdom of France 8,000 men
Kingdom of England 5,250 men		 35,000
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

The Battle of Arques occurred on 15–29 September 1589 between the French royal forces of King Henry IV of France and troops of the Catholic League commanded by Charles of Lorraine, Duke of Mayenne, during the eighth and final war (1585–1598) of the French Wars of Religion. It was a victory for Henry IV.