Siege of Padua (1509)

Timeline

1. 1509Padua · VenetoAfter the Battle of Agnadello, imperial forces had occupied Padua, but Venice launched a surprise attack on July 17 to retake the city. The victory boosted Venetian morale and bought time to prepare for the coming siege defense.
2. 1509Trent · TrentinoAfter France's great victory at Agnadello, Maximilian I finally led imperial, Papal States, and Spanish reinforcements from Trent into the Veneto. Hindered by logistical disorder, the allied army advanced slowly and did not complete the formal encirclement of Padua until September 15.
3. 1509Padua · VenetoThe allies bombarded Padua's walls continuously with French and imperial artillery, collapsing them in several places. The Venetian garrison, organized under Pitigliano and Gritti, held the city and repelled repeated assaults. Maximilian, unable to take the city after a long siege, short of supplies, and facing low morale, ordered the siege raised on September 30 and withdrew the main force to Tyrol.