Battle of Montmeló

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

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

41°33′17″N 2°15′00″E / 41.5547°N 2.2500°E / 41.5547; 2.2500