Battle of Gavinana

Overview

The Battle of Gavinana took place during the War of the League of Cognac. It was fought on 3 August 1530 between the city of Florence and the army of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Significance

The Battle of Gavinana was fought on 3 August 1530 between Florentine forces and the army of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the League of Cognac. The Florentine force of roughly 3,000–3,500 men faced an Imperial army estimated at 5,000–7,000 under Philibert of Châlon and Fabrizio Maramaldo, while Florence was represented by Francesco Ferruccio. Beyond these basic parameters, the source does not record the battle's outcome or its specific consequences for the wider conflict.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (3)