Siege of Monopoli

Siege of Monopoli
Part of War of the League of Cognac

Map of Monopoli from 1700
Date15 March–28 May 1529
Location40°57′N 17°18′E / 40.950°N 17.300°E / 40.950; 17.300
Result Italian victory
Belligerents
Republic of Venice Holy Roman Empire
Supported by :
Spanish Empire
Commanders and leaders
Andrea Gritti
Camillo Orsini
Alfonso d'Avalos
Fabrizio Maramaldo
Strength
1700 men 8000 men
Casualties and losses
5 killed 1500 killed
Location within Italy
Siege of Monopoli (Europe)

The Siege of Monopoli in March-May 1529 was an episode of the War of the League of Cognac. This last episode was very important for the reconquest of several ports in Puglia, which for years had been in the hands of the Republic of Venice and the Kingdom of France. The siege, which saw the Republic of Venice as the effective victor. However Monopoli was surrendered to the Spanish a few months after this victory.