Battle of Mirebeau

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The Battle of Mirebeau (1202) was a key engagement in the Anglo-French conflicts where King John of England decisively defeated rebel forces in Anjou, helping to temporarily secure his control over western France.

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Battle of Mirebeau canonical 2
Battle of Mirebeau-en-Poitou 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battle
medieval battle
aftermath contributed to later loss of support for King John
imprisonment of Arthur I by King John
weakening of Poitevin baronial opposition
alsoKnownAs Battle of Mirebeau-en-Poitou
linked to: Battle of Mirebeau
belligerent Anglo-Norman royal forces
French-aligned rebels
Kingdom of England
rebel barons
supporters of Arthur I, Duke of Brittany
cause dispute over succession to the Angevin Empire
rebellion of Arthur I and Poitevin barons against King John
commander Arthur I, Duke of Brittany
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Hugh IX of Lusignan
John, King of England
linked to: John of England
conflict Anglo-French wars
date 1202-08-01
defended Eleanor of Aquitaine at Mirebeau castle
Mirebeau castle
followedBy continued French offensives under Philip II
historicalPeriod High Middle Ages
involves capture of Arthur I, Duke of Brittany
capture of many Poitevin rebels
relief of Eleanor of Aquitaine
locatedIn Kingdom of France
Poitou
militaryTactic rapid forced march by King John
surprise attack on besiegers
opponentOf Philip II of France
partOf Anglo-French conflicts of the early 13th century
struggle for control of Anjou
struggle for control of western France
place Mirebeau
precededBy rebellion in Anjou and Poitou
region Angevin Empire
relatedTo Anglo-French War (1202–1214)
Capetian–Plantagenet rivalry
reign of King John of England
result decisive Anglo-Norman victory
defeat of rebel forces
significance major short-term political success for King John
temporarily secured King John’s control over western France
target besieging forces at Mirebeau castle
year 1202

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Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany capturedAt Battle of Mirebeau
Arthur I of Brittany capturedAt Battle of Mirebeau
Battle of Mirebeau alsoKnownAs Battle of Mirebeau-en-Poitou
linked to: Battle of Mirebeau