1552
Capture of Metz
Captures the Bishopric of Metz from the Emperor Charles V
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Metz in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Captures the Bishopric of Metz from the Emperor Charles V
Successfully defends Metz from the forces of Emperor Charles V
Defends the city of Metz from the forces of Emperor Charles V
Leads the French to victory over Germany
Sees action at the Siege of Metz
Francis of Guise organizes the defence of Metz against imperial forces
Charles V tries to recapture Lorraine but is repulsed at Metz
Imperial siege of Metz fails and Guise's military reputation grows
French possession of Metz is confirmed in the settlement.
Uses legal claims to absorb frontier territories.
Death of Alexandre Beauharnais, guillotined for his failure to relieve Metz
Guillotined for his failure to relieve Metz
France mobilizes its forces but the frontier fortresses are not ready for a siege
Encircled at Metz
The loss of Bazaine's army at Metz removes a huge French force and further weakens hopes of restoring Napoleon III.
The fortress of Metz capitulates. Surrenders 180,000 men denying hope of a Napoleonic restoration
Surrenders 180,000 men denying hope of a Napoleonic restoration
Sentenced to death but commuted to 20 years, escapes to Spain in 1874. Court martilled for the capitulation at Metz
Court martilled for the capitulation at Metz
Appointed Marshal of France
Provenance
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