Sack of Brescia
- When
- 1512–1520
- Where
- Brescia
- Episodes
- 2
The Sack of Brescia occurred on 18 February 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai. The city had previously rebelled against French rule and was garrisoned by Venetian troops. Venetian commander Andrea Gritti was spared and imprisoned in Milan until a 1512 alliance, while Brescia remained under French control until 1520.
Episodes
- Sack of Brescia
French forces sacked Brescia on 18 February 1512 during the War of the League of Cambrai.
- French Control Until 1520
Brescia remained under French control until its return to Venice in 1520.
Background and detail
Background. The sack occurred within the context of the War of the League of Cambrai. Prior to the event, the city of Brescia had rebelled against French rule. Following this rebellion, the city was subsequently garrisoned by Venetian troops.
Aftermath. Following the sack, Venetian commander and future Doge Andrea Gritti was spared and imprisoned. He was held in the Sforza Castle in Milan until November 1512, when an alliance between France and Venice was formed. Brescia remained under French control until its return to the Republic of Venice in 1520.
People involved
- Republic of Venice · Garrisoning power
Sources
- Sack of Brescia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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