Battle of Montmeló

The Battle of Montmeló took place on 28 March 1642 in Montmeló, Catalonia during the Catalan Revolt. A Franco-Catalan army under the command of Philippe de La Mothe-Houdancourt fought and defeated a smaller Spanish force under Gerolamo Caracciolo.

Battle of Montmeló
Part of Catalan Revolt and the
Franco-Spanish War (1635–59)
Date28 March 1642
Location
Montmeló, Principality of Catalonia
Result Franco-Catalan victory.
Belligerents
 France
 Principality of Catalonia		  Spain
Commanders and leaders
Philippe de La Mothe
Josep Margarit		 Gerolamo Caracciolo
Strength
8,000 4,500

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