Battle of Velletri 1744
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 June 1744 – 11 August 1744 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1744 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of the Austrian Succession | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Habsburg monarchy, Kingdom of Naples, Kingdom of Spain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.7000, 12.6833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Velletri were two battles between Austria and the Kingdom of Naples in 1744 during the War of the Austrian Succession around the city of Velletri, then part of the Papal States.
The first battle took place in the night of 16–17 June 1744, when the Spanish-Neapolitan army launched a surprise attack and conquered 3 important hills.
The second battle occurred on 10 and 11 August 1744, when the Austrian army, after seizing Velletri in a nighttime attack and capturing much of King Charles' royal entourage, were rapidly thrown back and retreated.
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