Battle of Coutras

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:after_battle_treaties gptkb:Treaty_of_Nantes
gptkb:Treaty_of_Bergerac
gptkbp:aftermath Increased tensions in France
strengthened Huguenot position
strengthened Henri de Navarre's position
Henri de Navarre's rise
gptkbp:armament yes
gptkbp:battle Huguenots gained territory
gptkbp:biron's_forces suffered heavy losses
attempted to flank Huguenots
retreated to regroup after the battle.
gptkbp:biron's_retreat marked a turning point in the conflict
led to Huguenot pursuit
gptkbp:biron's_strategy failed to anticipate Huguenot movements
gptkbp:casualties Significant casualties on both sides
Huguenot casualties estimated at 1,000
Royalist casualties estimated at 1,500
Huguenots: 1,000
Royalists: 1,500
Royalists casualties
Huguenots casualties
gptkbp:charles_de_gontaut loyal to the Catholic League
gptkbp:charles_de_gontaut's_post_battle_actions retreated to regroup
gptkbp:charles_de_gontaut's_role led Royalist forces
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Huguenots
gptkb:Royalists
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Charles_de_Gontaut,_Baron_de_Biron
gptkb:Henri_de_Navarre
gptkbp:commemoration Historical reenactments
memorials and reenactments
Memorials in France
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
Inspiration for literature
Inspiration for music
Inspiration for art
gptkbp:date 1587
1596
October 20, 1587
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Art_History
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Auneau
gptkbp:french_wars_of_religion series of conflicts from 1562 to 1598
gptkbp:henri_de_navarre later became King Henry IV of France
gptkbp:henri_de_navarre's_leadership key to Huguenot success
gptkbp:henri_de_navarre's_post_battle_actions consolidated power
gptkbp:henri_de_navarre's_role led Huguenot forces
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:French_Wars_of_Religion
conflict between Catholics and Protestants
Religious conflict in France
gptkbp:historical_debate discussions on military tactics
gptkbp:historical_documentation chronicled in various historical texts
gptkbp:historical_event strengthened Huguenot position
gptkbp:historical_impact Impact on French monarchy
Impact on Protestant-Catholic relations
influenced future battles in the conflict
influenced future battles in the French Wars of Religion
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Historiographical debates
varied perspectives on the battle's importance
Analysis of leadership
Analysis of tactics
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in the wars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Coutras
gptkbp:huguenot_alliances strengthened post-battle
support from Protestant nations
gptkbp:huguenot_casualties estimated 1,000
gptkbp:huguenot_cavalry played a crucial role in the battle
gptkbp:huguenot_commanders demonstrated effective leadership
recognized for their tactical acumen
gptkbp:huguenot_forces demonstrated resilience
numbered around 6,000
celebrated their victory in the aftermath
utilized surprise tactics
gptkbp:huguenot_forces_strength approximately 6,000
gptkbp:huguenot_forces'_strategy focused on mobility
gptkbp:huguenot_leaders gained prestige
gained confidence after the battle
gptkbp:huguenot_leadership Henri de Navarre's leadership
gptkbp:huguenot_morale high after victory
boosted by victory
gptkbp:huguenot_strategy defensive positions
gptkbp:huguenot_tactics effective use of cavalry
gptkbp:huguenot_victory paved the way for future successes
significant in the context of the war
influenced subsequent peace negotiations
led to increased recruitment
reminded the Royalists of Huguenot capabilities
gptkbp:huguenot_victory_consequences political changes in France
gptkbp:huguenot_victory_impact boosted recruitment for Huguenots
gptkbp:huguenot_victory_symbolism symbol of resistance
gptkbp:influences Influence on military strategy
Influence on political alliances
Influence on religious movements
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Charles_de_Lorraine
gptkb:Jean_de_La_Valette
gptkb:Gaspard_de_Coligny
gptkb:Henri_de_Guise
gptkb:Jacques_de_Savoie
gptkb:Louis_de_Bourbon
gptkb:Philippe_de_Mornay
gptkb:François_de_La_Noue
gptkb:Henri_de_La_Tour_d'_Auvergne
gptkb:Catherine_de'_Medici
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future battles
commemorated in Huguenot history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Coutras,_France
gptkbp:military_lessons importance of cavalry in battle
gptkbp:military_strategy use of terrain to advantage
gptkbp:modern_relevance remains a subject of study
gptkbp:notable_battle influenced tactics in later conflicts
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Gaston_de_Foix
gptkb:Henri_IV_of_France
gptkb:Biron
gptkbp:outcome Huguenot consolidation of power
decisive victory for Huguenots
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:French_Wars_of_Religion
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Jarnac
gptkbp:primary_source Military reports
historical analyses and books
letters and accounts from participants
Contemporary accounts
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Ivry
gptkb:Battle_of_Moncontour
gptkb:Siege_of_La_Rochelle
subsequent battles in the region
gptkbp:result Huguenot victory
gptkbp:royalist_alliances support from Catholic factions
gptkbp:royalist_casualties estimated 2,000
gptkbp:royalist_commanders criticized for their decisions
gptkbp:royalist_defeat weakened their position in the region
gptkbp:royalist_defeat_consequences loss of territory and influence
gptkbp:royalist_defeat_impact diminished support for Royalists
gptkbp:royalist_defeat_symbolism symbol of decline
gptkbp:royalist_forces struggled with coordination
faced internal dissent after the defeat
numbered around 8,000
gptkbp:royalist_forces_strength approximately 4,000
gptkbp:royalist_forces'_strategy focused on holding ground
gptkbp:royalist_infantry unable to withstand Huguenot charges
gptkbp:royalist_leadership Charles de Gontaut's leadership
gptkbp:royalist_morale diminished after defeat
low after defeat
gptkbp:royalist_strategy offensive attacks
gptkbp:royalist_tactics failed to counter Huguenot charges
gptkbp:significance Strengthened Huguenot position
part of the French Wars of Religion
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of southwestern France
control of southwestern France
secured Huguenot control in southwestern France
increased Huguenot influence
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
Cavalry charges
infantry formations
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain open fields
gptkbp:weather_conditions favorable for Huguenots
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Louis_de_la_Trémoille
gptkb:François_de_la_Noue
gptkb:French_Civil_Wars
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5