1 January 1558Siege of CalaisFrancis Guise Guise, 2nd
Begins the siege that leads to the French capture of Calais
Historical records for France in 1558, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Begins the siege that leads to the French capture of Calais
Guise opens the winter campaign against Calais
Guise captures Fort Nieulay during the Calais campaign
Guise captures Risbank and isolates Calais harbour
Guise captures key defences protecting Calais harbour
Henry II celebrates the recovery of Calais from England
Sees action during the French capture of Calais from England
Supports French forces during the capture of Calais
Guise captures Calais from England after a rapid winter campaign
Helps capture Calais from the English
Guise captures Calais from the English during the Italian War
Captures Calais from the English in a major French victory
Guise captures Calais from the English
Henry II gains a major propaganda victory from the capture of Calais
Guise captures Guisnes after the fall of Calais
Henry II authorizes the French campaign against English Calais
Francis marries Mary Queen of Scots and strengthens the Franco Scottish alliance
French forces capture Arlon during the wider war against the Habsburgs
French forces capture Thionville during the campaign against Habsburg positions
French operations continue against Habsburg strongholds after Calais
Guise's forces besiege Thionville during the 1558 campaign
Thermes is defeated and captured by Spanish forces
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