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battle of Agnadello

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The Battle of Agnadello, fought on May 14, 1509, was a significant event during the Italian Wars. It occurred as part of the League of Cambrai, an alliance formed by Pope Julius II, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, Louis XII of France, and Ferdinand II of Aragon. The primary objective of this league was to attack the Republic of Venice and divide its territories. The French forces achieved a decisive victory over the Venetians at Agnadello, east of Milan. This battle marked a turning point, profoundly shaking Venetian confidence and impacting its imperial ambitions in mainland Italy. Despite the initial success of the league, internal dissensions among the allies led to its eventual collapse and realignment of powers.

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