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Sack of Rome

Sack of Rome

Imperial troops of Charles V breach the walls of Rome, leading to chaos and destruction. Pope Clement VII flees to Castel Sant'Angelo for safety, while the Swiss Guards make their last stand on the st

Year 1527
Date 5/6
Location Rome, St. Peter's Basilica, And Castel Sant'angelo)
Layer 2
Visibility HIDDEN
tax:siege-and-sack tax:church-governance-and-office

Key Figures

Pope Clement VII Swiss Guard Captain Imperial Soldier Swiss Guard Citizen
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