Battle of Bicocca (1522 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1522 AD
• Date: 1522-04-27
• 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: approx. 1–200 killed3,000+ killed
• Outcome: Imperial–Spanish and Papal victory
• Coordinates: 45.518°, 9.210°

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