Castillion-sur-Agen was a medieval castle in Aquitaine, France. It was "fortified by both nature and artifice".[1] According to the 12th century chronicler Robert of Torigny, Henry II of England besieged Castillion-sur-Agen in 1161. After just one week the garrison capitulated.[1] Roger of Howden recorded that nearly 15 years later, in 1175, the site was besieged by Richard the Lionheart, Henry II's son.[2] On this occasion the siege lasted two months; it was part of a campaign of repressing rebellious barons after the Revolt of 1173–1174. It was Richard's first successful siege.[3]
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