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February 24, 1525
A Spanish-Austrian army defeats a French army at the Battle of Pavia.
House of Habsburg
The House of Habsburg, also known as the House of Austria, was one of the most powerful dynasties in the history of Europe and Western civilization. They were best known for their inbreeding and for ruling vast realms throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and early modern period, including the Holy Roman Empire and Spain.
Battle of Pavia
The Battle of Pavia, fought on the morning of 24 February 1525, was the decisive engagement of the Italian War of 1521–1526 between the Kingdom of France and the Habsburg Empire of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor as well as ruler of Spain, Austria, the Low Countries, and the Two Sicilies.
February 24
February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 310 days remain until the end of the year.