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Battle of Milan
1449-1450
1449-25 February 1450
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type of battle

war or event

Milanese War of Succession

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location

modern country

Amid confusion following the death of Filippo Visconti Duke of Milan, his son-in-law Francesco Sforza beat Venice at Caravaggio (1448) and his allies held Borgomanero against Savoy. When Milan itself made a separate peace with Venice, Sforza turned on the city and placed it under siege. The starving city finally capitulated and he became Duke of Milan.


   
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