Battle of Gavinana

Battle of Gavinana
Part of the War of the League of Cognac

Statues in the Uffizi outside Gallery. Famous florentine, Francesco Ferruccio.
Date3 August 1530
Location
Gavinana, near Florence, Italy
43°56′0″N 10°55′0″E / 43.93333°N 10.91667°E / 43.93333; 10.91667
Result Imperial victory
Belligerents
Holy Roman Empire Florence
Commanders and leaders
Philibert of Châlon ,
Fabrizio Maramaldo
Francesco Ferruccio 
Strength
5,000-7,000 infantry
2,000 cavalry
3,000-3,500 infantry
Battle of Gavinana is located in Italy
Battle of Gavinana
Location within Italy

The Battle of Gavinana took place during the War of the League of Cognac. It was fought on 3 August 1530 between the city of Florence and the army of the Holy Roman Empire.


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