French Huguenot Relief Force Mobilizes
Jean de Hangest, seigneur de Genlis, led French Protestant troops toward Mons to support Louis of Nassau.
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Jean de Hangest Biography and Timeline
Follow Jean de Hangest through 2 dated historical records for France.
Jean de Hangest, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1572–1572Years on this page
1572
Genlis Relief Attempt Ends In Defeat
The relief force commanded by Jean de Hangest failed to reach Mons after meeting Spanish troops.
Records, sources and methodology
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