The siege of Mirandola took place from 2 January to 19 January 1511 as a part of Pope Julius II's campaign to keep France from dominating northern Italy during the War of the League of Cambrai. At that time Mirandola was the capital of the Duchy of Mirandola in the Italian region of Emilia. The siege was conducted by Julius after he had broken away from the League of Cambrai and entered into a treaty with Venice.
Italian city Mirandola surrenders to the French
The siege of Mirandola took place from 2 January to 19 January 1511 as a part of Pope Julius II's campaign to keep France from dominating northern Italy during the War of the League of Cambrai.
Historical Significance
The siege of Mirandola took place from 2 January to 19 January 1511 as a part of Pope Julius II's campaign to keep France from dominating northern Italy during the War of the League of Cambrai.
Events Before
Jews are expelled from Colmar, Alsace
Jews are expelled from Colmar, Alsace
Charles of Gelre conquers the Dutch city of Oldenzaal
Charles of Gelre conquers the Dutch city of Oldenzaal
Governor Afonso d'Albuquerque establishes the first overseas Portuguese mint, to issue gold coins in the Indian trading
Governor Afonso d'Albuquerque establishes the first overseas Portuguese mint, to issue gold coins in the Indian trading city of Goa [1]
38 Jews are burned at stake in Berlin, Prussia
38 Jews are burned at stake in Berlin, Prussia
Spanish conquest of Tripoli by Pedro Navarro for Aragon crown; over 3,000 killed and more than 5,000 inhabitants enslave
Spanish conquest of Tripoli by Pedro Navarro for Aragon crown; over 3,000 killed and more than 5,000 inhabitants enslaved
Events After
Battle of Ravenna: French forces under Gaston de Foix defeat the Holy League in a major battle of the Italian Wars
The Battle of Ravenna, fought on 11 April 1512, was a major battle of the War of the League of Cambrai.
Black royal trumpeter John Blanke is gifted a new outfit for his wedding by English King Henry VIII at Greenwich [1]
Black royal trumpeter John Blanke is gifted a new outfit for his wedding by English King Henry VIII at Greenwich [1]
Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New Worl
Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New World
French troops under Gaston de Foix rescue Bologna, which was under siege from a combined Papal-Spanish army
French troops under Gaston de Foix rescue Bologna, which was under siege from a combined Papal-Spanish army
Battle at Valeggio: French troops beat Venetianen
Battle at Valeggio: French troops beat Venetianen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 19, 1511?
- The siege of Mirandola took place from 2 January to 19 January 1511 as a part of Pope Julius II's campaign to keep France from dominating northern Italy during the War of the League of Cambrai. At that time Mirandola was the capital of the Duchy of Mirandola in the Italian region of Emilia. The siege was conducted by Julius after he had broken away from the League of Cambrai and entered into a treaty with Venice.
- Why is Italian city Mirandola surrenders to the French significant?
- The siege of Mirandola took place from 2 January to 19 January 1511 as a part of Pope Julius II's campaign to keep France from dominating northern Italy during the War of the League of Cambrai.