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Battle of Ruvo

When
23 February 1503
Where
Ruvo
Part of
Italian War: Spanish Conquest of Naples and Battles of 1503

Spanish forces under Córdoba breached and assaulted the city of Ruvo, defended by Jacques de la Palice.

Córdoba launched a guerrilla-style offensive after hearing of Nemours' retreat. Spanish soldiers opened a breach in four hours and launched a divided assault. The Spanish army later retreated to Barletta while the French tried to return to Ruvo.

Sources

  1. Battle of Ruvo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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