Battle of Bicocca (1522)

Battle of Bicocca (Spain & 22px Duchy of Milan vs France & Swiss mercenaries) took place in 1522 during Italian War of 1521–1526.

Battle facts

• Year: 1522
• Date: 27 April 1522
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Italian War of 1521–1526
• Side A: Spain, 22px Duchy of Milan
• Side B: France, Swiss mercenaries
• Commanders (A): Prospero Colonna, Fernando d'Avalos, Georg von Frundsberg, Francesco Salemone
• Commanders (B): Odet de Foix, Anne de Montmorency, Andrea Gritti
• Casualties: 1–200 killed (Spain & 22px Duchy of Milan), 3,000+ killed (France & Swiss mercenaries)
• Outcome: Imperial–Spanish and Papal victory
• Coordinates: 45.518°, 9.210°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Bicocca · Wikidata entry