19 May 1643Battle of RocroiFrancisco de Mello Ortala
The Spanish army is virtually destroyed
Historical records for Spain in 1643, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Spanish army is virtually destroyed
Defeat by France gives France hegemony in Europe in place of Spain
Leads a Spanish army from The Netherlands towards Paris through then Arennes
Lays siege to Rocroi
Olivares is dismissed from office
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