Which battle earned Francis, Duke of Guise, the nickname "Le Balafré"?
Battle of Renty
Battle of Dreux
Battle of Metz
Battle of Saint-Quentin
Answer
Francis, Duke of Guise, earned the nickname "Le Balafré" (The Scarred) during the Battle of Metz in 1552. He received a facial wound from a gunshot, which left a permanent scar. Despite his injury, he successfully defended Metz against the Holy Roman Empire's forces.
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