Siege of Ancona (1860) 1860
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1860 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Italy | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Piedmontese campaign in Central Italy | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Royal Sardinian Army, Royal Sardinian Navy, Vatican Army | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 43.6167, 13.5167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Ancona took place between 24 and 29 September 1860 during the Piedmontese campaign in central Italy. Following their defeat at the Battle of Castelfidardo, the remnants of the Papal States army under General Louis Juchault de Lamoricière retreated into the port city of Ancona. The city was blockaded by the Royal Sardinian Navy and surrounded on land by the Royal Sardinian Army commanded by General Manfredo Fanti. After a combined land and sea bombardment that resulted in the destruction of the Forte della Lanterna, the Papal garrison surrendered on 29 September. The capture of Ancona secured the Marche and Umbria regions for the Kingdom of Sardinia, facilitating the subsequent unification of northern and southern Italy.
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