Battle of Arques

Battle of Arques
Part of the French War of Religion (1587–1594) and the Anglo–Spanish War
Henri IV at Arques
Date 15–29 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
Henry IV Roger Williams	Charles of Lorraine
Strength
8,000 men 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.