Battle of Brignais

Battle of Brignais

Battle of Brignais
Date6 April 1362
Location45°40′N 4°45′E / 45.667°N 4.750°E / 45.667; 4.750
Result Free company victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of France Tard-Venus
Commanders and leaders
Jacques de Bourbon  (DOW)
Arnaud de Cervole  (POW)
Seguin de Badefol
Petit Meschin
other mercenary captains
Strength
12,000 15,000

The Battle of Brignais was fought on the 6th of April 1362, between forces of the Kingdom of France under Count Jacques de Bourbon, from whom the later royal Bourbons descend, and the Tard-Venus Free Companies, led by mercenary captains including Petit Meschin and Seguin de Badefol.