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Siege of Genoa (1747) 1747

Siege of Genoa (1747): Tipo dimostrativo di Genova assediata dalle truppe austro-sarde e dalle navi inglesi. Genova, Giovanni Gravier-Panfilio Vinzoni, 1747
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1747Wikidata P580 (start time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationItalyNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentEuropeNatural Earth
War / conflictWar of the Austrian SuccessionWikidata P361
ParticipantsHabsburg monarchy, Kingdom of France, Kingdom of Sardinia, Kingdom of Spain, Republic of GenoaWikidata P710
Coordinates44.4072, 8.9340Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Genoa took place in 1747 when an Austrian army under the command of Count Schulenburg-Oeynhausen launched a failed attempt to capture the capital of the Republic of Genoa.

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Location

44.4072, 8.9340 · Italy

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