Héricourt facts for kids
Héricourt is a name that refers to several different places in France. It can also refer to an important historical battle.
Towns and Villages
Héricourt is the name of several towns and villages in France. These places are called "communes," which is like a local government area.
- Héricourt, Pas-de-Calais is a small town located in the Pas-de-Calais department in France.
- Héricourt, Haute-Saône is another town, found in the Haute-Saône department in France. It is often simply called Héricourt.
- Héricourt-en-Caux is a commune located in the Seine-Maritime department in France.
- Héricourt-sur-Thérain is a commune located in the Oise department in France.
The Battle of Héricourt
The Battle of Héricourt was an important historical event that took place in 1474. This battle was part of a bigger conflict known as the Burgundian Wars.
The Burgundian Wars were a series of fights between the Duchy of Burgundy and the Old Swiss Confederacy, along with their allies. The Battle of Héricourt was one of the first major battles in these wars. It was fought near the town of Héricourt, which is now in the Haute-Saône department.
The battle involved forces from the Swiss Confederacy and their allies fighting against the army of Charles the Bold, who was the Duke of Burgundy. The Swiss and their allies won this battle, which was a significant victory for them in the Burgundian Wars.
See also
In Spanish: Héricourt para niños
