An expeditionary force unsuccessfully attacked Saint-Martin-de-Re in an attempt to aid this city.
This city is depicted by Henri-Paul Motte's most famous historical painting. An expeditionary force unsuccessfully attacked Saint-Martin-de-Re in an attempt to aid this city. Henri de Rohan's brother Benjamin, the Duke of Soubise, commanded this city's military. The construction of a seawall by Clement Metezeau ultimately contributed to this city's surrender. George Villiers, the Duke of Buckingham, led a failed attempt to relieve this city. The Peace of Alais eliminated the power of this city's mayor Jean Guitton and gutted protections afforded it in the Edict of Nantes. For 10 points, name this Huguenot stronghold in France which was besieged by Cardinal Richelieu.
This city is depicted by Henri-Paul Motte's most famous historical painting.
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