Episode 2 of 3
Siege of Siena
- When
- January 1554 – April 1555
- Where
- Siena
- Part of
- Surrender of Siena
The Florentine-Imperial army besieged Siena from January 1554 to April 1555.
The siege began in January 1554. French troops attempted to support the Sienese Republic but were defeated at the Battle of Marciano in August 1554. This defeat removed the possibility of relief for the besieged city.
Sources
- Italian War of 1551–1559 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Republic of Siena Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10
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