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Fall of the Citadel

When
24 July 1526
Where
Milan
Part of
Spanish Capture of Milan

The League relief army failed to break the siege lines, leading to the citadel's surrender to Imperial forces on 24 July 1526.

Following a failed attempt by the League relief army to break the siege lines, the citadel of Milan fell to the Imperial forces on 24 July 1526. This event marked the capture of the citadel by the forces of Emperor Charles V.

Sources

  1. Duchy of Milan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11

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