Siege of Breme | |||||||
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Part of Franco-Spanish War (1635–1659) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of France | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Duke of Lesdiguieres (also known as Marshal Créquy) |
Marquis of Leganés Martín de Aragón |
The Siege of Breme (13–26 March 1638) was undertaken by Spanish forces under the Marquis of Leganés, Governor of Milan during the Franco-Spanish War (1635-1659),[1] although it was Martín de Aragón, as capitán general of Cavalry, who is credited with putting an end to the siege.[2]
Breme, in Lombardy, is located on the border between the Duchy of Milan and Montferrat. The Fortress of Breme, having been taken by the French and reconquered by the Spanish after a long and bloody siege, was an important pentagonal fortress (trace italienne) that covered Cazal and Vercelli, and also defended both Montferrat and the Piedmont.[1]
After being sent to aid the beleaguered fortress, the French military commander, the Duke of Lesdiguieres (also known as Marshal Créquy) was killed there while reconnoitring, on 17 March 1638.[3]
The French garrison, under the governor Mongallar, comprised 1,800 men.[4] When they capitulated, they were allowed to march out with their arms. They left behind 17 artillery pieces. Leganés then left a garrison of 2,000 infantes and two companies of horse.[4]
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