Marguerite Delaye

[1] In April 1570, part of the Protestant army commanded by the admiral Gaspard II de Coligny and Ludovic of Nassau arrived at the gates of the town of Montélimar, which was controlled by the Catholics.

The soldiers, who were short of ammunition, received reinforcements from the inhabitants, among them some women, including Margot Delaye.

The consuls of the town repaid Margot Delaye for her heroic acts with housing, bread and wine.

Gossip of the time also suggests that she was the illegitimate child of Pierre de Poitiers, lord of Laye.

A 19th century painting signed by François Grellet, from the museum of Montélimar, now held at the Town Hall, depicts Margot Delaye.