Flashcards on Sack of Rome (1527): Imperial Troops

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What event occurred in Rome in 1527?

Sack of Rome

Who were the attackers during the Sack of Rome (1527)?

Imperial Troops

In what year did the Sack of Rome take place?

1527

What was the result of the Sack of Rome (1527)?

The city was looted and left in ruins.

Which army was responsible for the Sack of Rome (1527)?

Imperial Troops

Who led the Imperial Troops during the Sack of Rome (1527)?

Prince Charles (Charles V)

What was the motivation behind the Sack of Rome (1527)?

The need to secure the imperial election and extract payment from Rome.

What were the consequences of the Sack of Rome (1527)?

The end of the Renaissance in Rome and weakening of Papal authority.

Which Pope was in power during the Sack of Rome (1527)?

Pope Clement VII

How long did the Sack of Rome (1527) last?

Approximately eight months

Who suffered the most casualties during the Sack of Rome (1527)?

Civilians and the Papal Swiss Guard

What significant historical event happened after the Sack of Rome (1527)?

Protestant Reformation

What role did Habsburg Emperor Charles V play in the Sack of Rome (1527)?

He initially ordered his troops to withdraw but later allowed them to sack the city.

Who were part of the Holy League that opposed the Imperial Troops during the Sack of Rome (1527)?

Italian soldiers, mercenaries, and members of the Papal States

What major historical figure witnessed the Sack of Rome (1527) as a child?

Michelangelo

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Who suffered the most casualties during the Sack of Rome (1527)?



What was the result of the Sack of Rome (1527)?



Which army was responsible for the Sack of Rome (1527)?



What significant historical event happened after the Sack of Rome (1527)?



Who were the attackers during the Sack of Rome (1527)?



What major historical figure witnessed the Sack of Rome (1527) as a child?



What were the consequences of the Sack of Rome (1527)?



Which Pope was in power during the Sack of Rome (1527)?




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