Battle of Carpi 1701
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 9 July 1701 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1701 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Spanish Succession | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 45.1372, 11.3949 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Carpi was a series of engagements in the summer of 1701, and the first battle of the War of the Spanish Succession that took place on 9 July 1701 between France and Austria. It was a minor skirmish that the French commander decided was not worth fighting, but his soldiers were displeased at his decision to retreat, and he was subsequently replaced.
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