Battle of Ruvo 1503
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1503 | 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 | Second War of Naples | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Catholic Monarchy, Kingdom of France | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.1167, 16.4833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ruvo was fought on 23 February 1503 between a Spanish army under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba and a French army commanded by Jacques de la Palice. The battle was part of the Second Italian War and was fought at the city of Ruvo in the Province of Bari, modern-day Italy. The result was a Spanish victory.
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