Battle of Velletri (1744)
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Battle of Velletri
Part of the War of the Austrian Succession
Triumph of Charles III at the Battle of Velletri by Francesco Solimena. Oil on canvas, 1744.
Date August 12, 1744 Location Velletri, Italy Result Spanish-Neapolitan victory
Belligerents
Spain Kingdom of Naples	Habsburg Monarchy
Commanders
Carlos de Borbon1 Comte de Gages	Prince of Lobkowicz
Strength
12,000	10,000
Casualties and losses
~2,000 dead, 2,000 captured	~2,000 dead, 2,000 captured

The Battle of Velletri occurred August 12, 1744 in the War of the Austrian Succession, between Austria and the Spanish-aligned Kingdom of Naples, defended by Spanish troops. After seizing Velletri in a nighttime attack and capturing much of King Charles' royal entourage, the Austrian army joined battle with Charles' Spanish army outside the city.

The Austrians were rapidly thrown back by the Spanish and Walloon Guards and retreated north toward Rome with Charles in pursuit.

Trivia

Act 3 of the opera La forza del destino by Giuseppe Verdi is set during the Battle of Velletri.

Notes

References

• Levillain, Philippe, The Papacy: An Encyclopedia, Routeledge (published 2002), ISBN 0415922305 

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