Pavia 1525: The Battle That Made Spain Europe's Master

In this episode of The Story of Spain, Lucas and Luna zoom in on the Battle of Pavia, fought on February 24, 1525, where Spanish-led forces crushed the French army and captured King Francis I. They break down the tactical revolution of the arquebus, the role of the Spanish tercio, and the key commanders like Charles de Lannoy and Antonio de Leyva. They also explore the battle's aftermath—the Treaty of Madrid, the release of Francis I, and how this victory cemented Habsburg dominance in Italy. Along the way, they touch on the legendary Imperial shot that unhorsed the French king and the broader weapons revolution that made Pavia a turning point in military history. The episode also includes a brief, heartfelt moment where the hosts reflect on how listener support at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo keeps the podcast ad-free and deeply researched. A must for anyone interested in Renaissance warfare, Spanish imperial rise, and the shifting balance of power in early modern Europe. #BattleOfPavia #CharlesV #FrancisI #SpanishTercio #HabsburgDynasty #ItalianWars #MilitaryRevolution #Arquebus #RenaissanceWarfare #AntonioDeLeyva #CharlesDeLannoy #TreatyOfMadrid #1525 #Lombardy #SpanishEmpire #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo