Paul-Bernard de Fontaines

Paul-Bernard de Fontaines
Born1566
Died19 May 1643 (aged 77 or 76)
Killed at the Battle of Rocroi
AllegianceSpain
Branch Spanish Army
Service years1596–1643
RankMaestre de campo
ConflictsEighty Years' War
Thirty Years' War

Paul-Bernard de Fontaines (1566, Lorraine – 19 May 1643, Rocroi), also known as Comtefontaine, Conde Fontana or Fuentes, was commander of the Spanish infantry during the Eighty Years War. He was Vogt of Bruges and governor of Damme. He participated in the battles around Hulst, Kallo and Antwerp.

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