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Battle of Landriano

Type Event Region Europe Time 1529

On 21 June 1529, Holy Roman Empire forces defeated a French expeditionary army at Landriano in Lombardy, Italy, capturing the French commander, the C…

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  1. 1529Lombardy · LombardyEven during the negotiations for the Treaty of Cambrai, France continued to send troops into Lombardy, attempting to improve its bargaining position through military action; the Count of St. Pol led his army advancing south of Pavia.
  2. 1529Landriano · LombardyThe imperial general Antonio de Leyva led his forces in an ambush against the French at Landriano; the French army was routed, the Count of St. Pol was captured, and France's offensive in Italy completely collapsed.
  3. 1529Duchy of Milan · LombardyAfter the defeat, the remnants of the French army withdrew from Lombardy, and the empire reconsolidated its rule over Milan. The military defeat prompted France to accept more unfavorable terms in the Cambrai negotiations.

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