Battle of Faenza 1797
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 4 February 1797 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1797 | 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 First Coalition | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 44.3167, 11.8000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Faenza, also known as the Battle of Castel Bolognese on 3 February 1797, saw 7,000 troops from the Papal Army commanded by Michelangelo Alessandro Colli-Marchi face 9,000 troops from the French Army under the command of Claude-Victor Perrin. The veteran French troops quickly overran the Papal army, inflicting disproportionate casualties. The town of Castel Bolognese was located on the banks of the Senio River 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Bologna, and the city of Faenza was also nearby. The action took place during the War of the First Coalition, as part of the French Revolutionary Wars.
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