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Eugene of Savoy Biography and Timeline

Follow Eugene of Savoy through 7 dated historical records for Austria.

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Eugene of Savoy, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records

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1701–1702Years on this page

1701

May 1701

Italian Army Command

Prince · Imperial Commander · Tyrol · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene assumes command of the Imperial army assembled for the Italian campaign.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1716

June 1701

Alpine Advance

Prince · Imperial Commander · Trentino · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene manoeuvres through Alpine routes to enter northern Italy.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1716

9 July 1701

Battle of Carpi

Prince · Imperial Commander · Carpi · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene defeats Catinat's French forces at Carpi.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1716

July 1701

Crossing of the Adige

Prince · Imperial Commander · Verona · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene crosses the Adige and outflanks the French defensive position.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1716

1 September 1701

Defence of Chiari

Prince · Imperial Commander · Chiari · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene defeats Villeroy's assault from a prepared defensive position.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1716

1702

1 February 1702

Surprise of Cremona

Prince · Imperial Commander · Cremona · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene launches a surprise attack inside French-held Cremona.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1716

15 August 1702

Battle of Luzzara

Prince · Imperial Commander · Luzzara · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Eugene attacks the Franco-Spanish position at Luzzara.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1716

Records, sources and methodology

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