Stand of the Swiss Guard
The Stand of the Swiss Guard took place during the sacking of Rome on May 6, 1527, when the Pope's Swiss guards held off troops loyal to the Habsburgs long enough for Pope Clement to escape.
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Stand of the Swiss Guard
The Stand of the Swiss Guard took place during the sacking of Rome on May 6, 1527, when the Pope's Swiss guards held off troops loyal to the Habsburgs long enough for Pope Clement to escape.
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The Stand of the Swiss Guard t ...... gh for Pope Clement to escape.
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Holy Roman Empire
Papal States
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1527-05-06
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Habsburg victory; escape ofPope Clement VII
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189 PapalSwiss Guards
Spanish mercenaries
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740,916,665
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The Stand of the Swiss Guard t ...... gh for Pope Clement to escape.
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