Occupation of Le Havre
Dudley leads English troops into Le Havre and takes command of the occupied port, which Elizabeth hopes to exchange for the restoration of Calais.
Role range: 1528-1590 – 1558-1603
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Ambrose Dudley Biography and Timeline
Follow Ambrose Dudley through 3 dated historical records for France.
Ambrose Dudley, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1562–1563Years on this page
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1563
Siege of Le Havre
Dudley defends Le Havre as formerly opposing French factions unite to besiege the English occupation force and remove Elizabeth's continental foothold.
Role range: 1528-1590 – 1558-1603
Evacuation of Le Havre
Dudley surrenders and evacuates Le Havre after siege and disease devastate the English garrison, ending Elizabeth's attempt to hold the port.
Role range: 1528-1590 – 1558-1603
Records, sources and methodology
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