Sack of Rome
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Date
May 06, 1527
Type
Local
Author
smithsheep
Location
Rome,
Lazio,
Italy
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Event Details
Sack of Rome (1527-05-06)
Mutinous troops of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, sacked Rome. The event marked a crucial turning point in the Renaissance, effectively ending the High Renaissance in Rome.
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Context: Local level event.
Categories: Military & Conflict, Cultural & Arts, Religion & Philosophy