Location Hennebont, France | ||
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Similar Siege of Vannes, War of the Breton Succession, Battle of Morlaix, Battle of La Roche‑Derrien, Siege of Rennes | ||
Siege of hennebont 1342
The Siege of Hennebont of 1342 was an episode of the succession of the War of Bretagne. The forces of Charles of Blois kept Jeanne of Flandre in the city, while they waited for English reinforcements. The arrival of these reinforcements in June 1342 provoked the lifting of the siege.
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Jeanne of Flandre took refuge in Hennebont and waited for the reinforcements of Amaury of Clisson and the English troops. The siege of the city was made by the supporters of Charles of Blois. Following a trick, she succeeded in getting out of the besieged city, and going to Auray to find the reinforcements. They returned to Hennebont five days later, still thanks to a trick.
The siege itself continued until the arrival of English reinforcements, who penetrated Blavet (present day Port-Louis) in June.
The siege was then lifted, and the besiegers took the road to Auray to give a hand to Charles of Blois, who then held a siege in Auray.