Stand of the Swiss Guard (1527 AD)

Stand of the Swiss Guard (Side A vs Imperial army (mutinous)) took place in 1527 AD during Sack of Rome, 1527.

Battle facts

Year: 1527 AD
Date: 1527-05-16
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Sack of Rome, 1527
Side B: Imperial army (mutinous)
Commanders (A): Pope Clement VII, Caspar Röist, Renzo da Ceri, Michele Antonio
Commanders (B): Charles de Bourbon, Philibert of Châlon, Ferrante Gonzaga
Casualties: approx. 1,000 militiamen killed 147 Swiss Guards killedUnknown
Outcome: see
Coordinates: 41.833°, 12.500°