Siege of Morlaix (1594)

Siege of Morlaix
Part of the French Wars of Religion
Ramparts of the old wall of Morlaix
Date 6–17 September 1594 Location Morlaix, Brittany, France 48°34′42″N 3°49′36″W / 48.5783°N 3.8267°W / 48.5783; -3.8267 Result Anglo-Royal French victory[1][2]
Belligerents
French Royal Army England	Spain Catholic League
Commanders and leaders
Marshal D'Aumont John Norreys Martin Frobisher	Juan del Águila Duke of Mercœur
Strength
5,000 2,000 English 6 ships[3]	unknown
Casualties and losses
Low	Garrison surrendered[4]

The siege of Morlaix took place from 6 September to 17 September 1594 during the French Wars of Religion and the Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604).^[5] The siege was fought between the French Royal army under Marshal D'Aumont reinforced by an English contingent under Sir John Norreys who besieged the town of Morlaix, which was held by the combined forces of Spain and the Catholic League of France.^[6] A relief force of Spanish troops under the Juan del Águila and another of Leaguers under the Duke of Mercœur were turned back by an English force under John Norreys.^[7] With the arrival of a fleet of English ships under Martin Frobisher the garrison swiftly surrendered.^[3][8]