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Siege of Landrecies
Part of the Italian War of 1542–1546
Date 1543
Location
Landrecies, Kingdom of France
50°07′34″N 3°41′28″E / 50.126°N 3.691°E / 50.126; 3.691
Result French Victory
Belligerents
Spain Kingdom of Spain
 Kingdom of England		  Kingdom of France
Commanders and leaders
Ferrante Gonzaga Martin du Bellay


The siege of Landrecies (1543) took place during the Italian War of 1542–46. Landrecies was besieged by Imperial and English forces under the command of Ferrante Gonzaga. They were repulsed by the French defenders under the command of Martin du Bellay.

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