Outbreak of the War of the Mantuan Succession
- When
- 1627–1628
- Where
- Unspecified; Mantua and Montferrat
- Episodes
- 2
The death of Vincenzo II in December 1627 triggered a succession crisis over Mantua and Montferrat. This led to a proxy war between the French-backed Duke of Nevers and the Spanish-backed Duke of Guastalla, escalating into direct military conflict by 1629.
Episodes
- Marriage of Charles and Maria
The Duke of Nevers strengthened his claim by having his son Charles marry Vincenzo's niece, Maria Gonzaga, on 23 December 1627.
- Imperial Confiscation
Emperor Ferdinand II confiscated Mantua and Montferrat on 1 April 1628, pending a final decision on the succession.
Background and detail
Imperial Intervention. Emperor Ferdinand II initially ordered Spanish troops to stay out of Mantua and Montferrat in January 1628. However, by April 1628, he confiscated both territories pending a final decision. Spain subsequently recognized the Duke of Guastalla as Duke of Mantua, opposing the French-backed Nevers.
People involved
- Duke of Nevers · Claimant supported by France
- Duke of Guastalla · Claimant supported by Spain
- Ferdinand II · Holy Roman Emperor
- Louis XIII · King of France
Sources
- War of the Mantuan Succession Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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