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Outbreak of the Italian War of 1521–1526

When
1521
Where
Pampluna
Episodes
1

The Italian War of 1521–1526 began with hostilities in 1521, including a French-Navarrese expedition to reconquer Navarre. On 20 May 1521, Navarrese and French forces captured the Fortress of Pamplona from Spain, marking a key early engagement in the conflict between Charles V and Francis I.

Episodes

  1. 20 May 1521 · PamplunaBattle of Pampluna

    Navarrese and French forces captured the Fortress of Pamplona from Spain on 20 May 1521.

Background and detail

Battle of Pampluna. On 20 May 1521, forces led by the Kingdom of Navarre with French support conquered the Fortress of Pamplona from Spain. This engagement was part of the broader French-Navarrese effort to reconquer Navarre during the initial phase of the war.

People involved

Sources

  1. Italian War of 1521–1526 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  2. Battle of Pampeluna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30

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