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With whom did Dudley fight in the Battle of St. Quentin?

  • Against Philip

  • With Philip

  • Against William Cecil

  • With Francis Drake

Answer

Philip, the constable at the time, faced Dudley in the French-English Battle of St. Quentin. This confrontation in August of 1557 ultimately resulted in Dudley's capture. The battle, fought as part of the Italian Wars, saw conflict between the French, with Scottish support, and the forces of the Habsburgs, allied with the English.
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