Coutras

The Catholic party triumphed in spite of the victory of Coutras (Oct. 20, 1587), gained by Henry of Navarre.

1572-73 2001

When in October, 1587, two brothers of Joyeuse were killed at Coutras, he overcame the strong temptation he felt to become a soldier again in order to avenge them.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913

Navarre in the terrific slaughter at Coutras; nearly three times as heavy as the percentage of loss at

Reminiscences of the Civil War 1904

Coutras, and Ivry, blood flowed like water that the blood of the St. Bartholomew might be forgotten -- that blood which, by the grace of God,

The House of the Wolf; a romance Stanley John Weyman 1891

He commanded the troops in Guienne against the Huguenots, where he exercised the greatest cruelties; and having been defeated at the battle of Coutras in 1587, he was put to death by the conquerors.

The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

This prince raised a body of foreign troops in 1575, and distinguished himself greatly at Coutras in 1587.

The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

[186] Charles de Bourbon-Conti, Comte de Soissons, espoused the cause of the King of Navarre, whom he accompanied to the battle of Coutras in 1587.

The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

[195] Francois de la Grange d'Anquien, Seigneur de Montigny, Sery, etc., afterwards known as the Marechal de Montigny, served with the Catholics at Coutras, where he was taken prisoner.

The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

He acquired great distinction by his bravery at the battle of Coutras, and at the sieges of Aubigny, Rouen, and Fontaine-Francaise, and was admitted a knight of the King's Orders the same year (1595).

The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890

He made a levy of foreign troops in 1575, distinguished himself at Coutras in 1587, and died by poison the following year at St. Jean d'Angely.

The Life of Marie de Medicis Pardoe, Julia 1890