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In which campaigns did Jean VI d'Aumont participate during his military career?

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Jean VI d'Aumont was a notable figure in French military history, serving as a soldier and Marshal of France. Here are some key campaigns and events during his military career:

  1. Religious Wars (1585): Aumont was granted command of an army by King Henri III and was sent to campaign in Auvergne and Languedoc against the Protestant forces of Navarre. However, his enthusiasm for the campaign was questioned, leading to his replacement by Anne de Joyeuse source.

  2. Loyalty Shift (1589): Following the assassination of King Henri III, Aumont shifted his allegiance to the Protestant Navarre. He subsequently campaigned for Navarre in Burgundy, Maine, and Brittany against the Duke of Mercœur source.

  3. Day of the Barricades (1588): Aumont played a key role in this significant event, which involved civil unrest and the assassination of the Duke of Guise source.

  4. Siege of Fort Crozon (1592-1594): During this campaign, Aumont commanded 3,000 troops with support that included mounted arquebusiers and knights source.

For more details on Jean VI d'Aumont, you can visit his Wikipedia page.

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