Historedia
Person

Jacques de la Palice

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1503–1512

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Jacques de la Palice, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Italian War: Spanish Conquest of Naples and Battles of 1503

    1503

    Role: French Commander

    1. February 1503 · BarlettaChallenge of Barletta

      Thirteen Italian knights defeated thirteen French knights in a mounted tourney near Barletta.

    2. 23 February 1503 · RuvoBattle of Ruvo

      Spanish forces under Córdoba breached and assaulted the city of Ruvo, defended by Jacques de la Palice.

    3. 28 April 1503 · CerignolaBattle of Cerignola

      Spanish arquebusiers and artillery defeated French cavalry and Swiss pikemen, killing the Duke of Nemours.

  2. Battle of Ravenna

    1512

    Role: French Commander

    1. April 1512 · RavennaSurrender of Ravenna

      Intimidated by the battle's outcome, the authorities of Ravenna surrendered against the advice of Marcantonio Colonna, who feared French retaliation.

    2. 8–9 April 1512 · RavennaFrench Approach and Bombardment

      French forces arrived at Ravenna on April 8 and began bombarding the city on April 9, prompting a Papal demand for relief.

    3. 11 April 1512 · RavennaBattle of Ravenna Engagement

      On Easter morning, April 11, the French attacked the Spanish-Papal position, leading to a bloody battle with significant artillery use and a French victory.

Sources

  1. Battle of Ruvo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Battle of Ravenna (1512) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22