Alliance League of Cognac is defeated by Charles V
The Alliance of the League of Cognac is defeated by Charles V during the Siege of Rome
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1527 in Italy
Explore 5 historical events and records for Italy in 1527.
Historical records for Italy in 1527
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Arrest of Clement VII
Taken prisoner by Charles Vs forces under constable Bourbon during the Siege of Rome
Machiavelli Dies After Florentine Republic Returns
Machiavelli died shortly after the Medici were again expelled and republican government was restored. His failure to regain his former office underscored the political ambiguities of his career.
Siege of Rome
Francesco Guicciardini, in command of the Papal armies, proves unable to resist and when the Duke of Bourbon is killed, his underpaid army sack the city, forcing the Pope to flee
Siege of Rome
Rome & the Vatican are sacked by Lutherans. Pleas with Charles V but it is too late to save Rome
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