Stand of the Swiss Guard (1527)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1527
• Date: 6 May 1527
• 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: 1,000 militiamen killed 147 Swiss Guards killed (side A)
• Outcome: see
• Coordinates: 41.833°, 12.500°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Stand of the Swiss Guard · Wikidata entry