Siege of Meaux

Siege of Meaux
Part of the Hundred Years' War
Illustration from Martial d'Auvergne's Vigiles de Charles VII, 1484–1485
Date 6 October 1421 – 10 May 1422 (1421-10-06 – 1422-05-10) (7 months and 4 days) Location Meaux, Île-de-France, France 48°57′37″N 2°53′18″E / 48.9603°N 2.8883°E / 48.9603; 2.8883 Result English victory
Belligerents
England	France
Commanders and leaders
Henry V of England	Bastard of Vaurus
Strength
more than 24,000 men	1,000[1]
Casualties and losses
more than 6,000 men	unknown

The siege of Meaux was fought from October 1421 to May 1422 between the English and the French during the Hundred Years' War. The English were led by King Henry V. Henry became ill while pressing this long siege, which took place during the winter months, and died on 31 August as a result.