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Battle of Marignano

1515 • Lombardei Feldschlacht
Battle of Marignano, 1515detail

Battle of Marignano, 1515detail

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Arguably the most famous musical composition of Clément Janequin. Written circa 1528 to commemorate the French victory over the Swiss at the Battle of Marignano in 1515. Performed by the Cherry Creek High School Meistersingers in 1989 without copyright.

Arguably the most famous musical composition of Clément Janequin. Written circa 1528 to commemorate the French victory over the Swiss at the Battle of Marignano in 1515. Performed by the Cherry Creek High School Meistersingers in 1989 without copyright.

Author: StruhsLicense:CC0
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Battle of Marignano, September 14, 1515

Battle of Marignano, September 14, 1515

Author: Alexandre-Évariste FragonardLicense:PD
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Signpost «Via die Giganti» (Route of Giants). At the field of the Battle of Marignano, in San Giuliano Milanese

Signpost «Via die Giganti» (Route of Giants). At the field of the Battle of Marignano, in San Giuliano Milanese

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Le champs de bataille s'étend sur 1km carré au sud de Milan. La photo est prise du coté Franco-venetien, sur le lieu supposé de la bataille du 14 au matin.

Le champs de bataille s'étend sur 1km carré au sud de Milan. La photo est prise du coté Franco-venetien, sur le lieu supposé de la bataille du 14 au matin.

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Battle of Marignan

Battle of Marignan

Author: «ВЭС». (СПб; 1914 год).License:PD
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Battle of Marignan

Battle of Marignan

Author: «ВЭС». (СПб; 1914 год).License:PD
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Historical Overview

Francis I defeated the "invincible" Swiss mercenaries through massive use of artillery.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Victory for France and Venice.

Kingdom of France

  • Commander: Franz I.
  • Strength: ca. 35.000
  • Casualties: Moderat

Old Swiss Confederacy

  • Commander: Unbekannt
  • Strength: ca. 22.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Strategic Context

French claim to the Duchy of Milan.

Conflict / War

Italian Wars

Tactical draw; strategic French success (retreat achieved).

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