War of the Mantuan Succession

The War of the Mantuan Succession, 1628 to 1631, was caused by the death in December 1627 of Vincenzo II, last Gonzaga ruler of Mantua and Montferrat. This led to a proxy war between the French-backed Duke of Nevers and the Duke of Guastalla, supported by Spain.

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Which happened first?

• War of the Mantuan Succession began 1 year after Siege of La Rochelle
• War of the Mantuan Succession began 2 years after Battle of Lutter
• War of the Mantuan Succession began 3 years before Battle of Breitenfeld
• War of the Mantuan Succession began 3 years before Sack of Magdeburg
• War of the Mantuan Succession began 4 years before Smolensk War

Timeline

1. Battle of LutterAugust 27, 1626
2. Siege of La RochelleSeptember 10, 1627 – October 28, 1628
3. War of the Mantuan Succession (this page)1628–1631
4. Battle of BreitenfeldSeptember 17, 1631
5. Sack of MagdeburgMay 20, 1631 – May 24, 1631
6. Smolensk War1632–1634

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