Historical Events tagged with "emmanuelphilibert"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Military & Warfare
Battle of St. Quentin Secures Savoy Dukedom
August 27th, 1557 467 years ago
The Battle of St. Quentin marked a significant victory for Emmanuel Philibert, the Duke of Savoy, against the French forces. This triumph solidified his status and enhanced his political power in the region. The battle occurred during the ongoing struggle between the Habsburgs and the Valois in the context of the Italian Wars. It showcased the military prowess of Philibert and set the stage for subsequent territorial claims in Italy.
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