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Battle of Alessandria 1391

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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1391Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictGuelphs and GhibellinesWikidata P361
Coordinates44.9167, 8.6167Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Alessandria or Battle of Castelazzo was a battle during the Florentine–Milanese Wars which was fought at Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy on 25 July 1391 between the mercenary army of Gian Galeazzo Visconti of Milan and a French army in Florentine service, under Jean III of Armagnac. It ended in victory for Milan.

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Location

44.9167, 8.6167 · Italy

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