Battle of La Roche-l'Abeille

Battle of La Roche-l'Abeille
Date25 June 1569
Location
Result Huguenot victory
Belligerents
Catholics French Huguenot forces
Commanders and leaders
Henry of Anjou Gaspard de Coligny
Strength
29,500 25,000
Casualties and losses
500 ?

The Battle of La Roche-l'Abeille occurred on 25 June 1569 between the Catholic forces of King Charles IX of France commanded by the Duke d’Anjou and the Huguenots commanded by the Admiral de Coligny during the "Third War" (1568–1570) of the French Wars of Religion.