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Battle of La Motta (1513) 1513

Battle of La Motta (1513): Cippo commemorativo della Battaglia della Motta
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1513Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWar of the League of CambraiWikidata P361
ParticipantsCatholic Monarchy, Holy Roman Empire, Republic of VeniceWikidata P710
Coordinates45.5967, 11.4886Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of La Motta, also known as the Battle of Schio, Battle of Vicenza or Battle of Creazzo, took place at Schio, in the Italian region of Veneto, Republic of Venice, on 7 October 1513, between the forces of the Republic of Venice and a combined force of Spain and the Holy Roman Empire, and was a significant battle of the War of the League of Cambrai. A Venetian army under Bartolomeo d'Alviano was decisively defeated by the Spanish/Imperial army commanded by Ramón de Cardona and Fernando d'Ávalos.

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Location

45.5967, 11.4886 · Italy

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