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Battle of Staffarda
The Battle of Staffarda, 18 August 1690, was fought during Nine Years' War in Piedmont-Savoy, modern-day northern Italy. The engagement was the first major encounter in the Italian theatre since Victor Amadeus, the Duke of Savoy, had joined the Grand Alliance in opposition to France earlier that year. The battle was a clear victory for the French commander, Nicolas Catinat, who proceeded to take other Piedmontese strongholds. The French also overran most of the Duchy of Savoy, but due to
1690 in France
Events from the year 1690 in France
Incumbents.
- Monarch – Louis XIV
Events.
- 1 July – Battle of Fleurus
- 10 July – Battle of Beachy Head
- 18 August – Battle of Staffarda
Births.
Births Full date missing.
- François Colin de Blamont, violinist and composer (died 1760).
Deaths.
- 22 February – Charles Le Brun, painter (born 1619)
- 20 April – Duchess Maria Anna Victoria of Bavaria (