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Commencement of the Siege

When
15–19 August 1524
Where
Marseille
Part of
Siege of Marseille

Imperial troops arrived in Marseille on 15 August, beginning the siege on 19 August.

The first Imperial troops reached Marseille on 15 August. The formal siege operations commenced four days later on 19 August, marking the start of the military operation against the city's defenses.

Sources

  1. Siege of Marseille (1524) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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