Historedia
Person

Ramón de Cardona

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1512–1513

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ramón de Cardona, 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. Battle of Ravenna

    1512

    Role: Spanish Viceroy and 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.

  2. Battle of La Motta

    1513

    Role: Spanish Viceroy of Naples

    1. 1513 · Veneto regionVenetian Pursuit and Fortification

      D'Alviano reinforced his army and pursued Cardona, establishing fortified positions along the Brenta river and near Vicenza to block the Spanish advance.

    2. 7 October 1513 · Schio, VenetoBattle of La Motta

      Cardona maneuvered to the plains near Motta de Costabissara, where a double attack by Spanish and German troops caused the Venetian line to collapse decisively.

    3. 7 October 1513 · Schio, VenetoPost-Battle Casualties

      Following the defeat, German troops executed captured Venetians in retaliation for previous defeats, while Spanish and Italian forces allowed others to retreat.

Sources

  1. Battle of Ravenna (1512) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Bartolomeo d'Alviano Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  3. Battle of La Motta (1513) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21