EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Spanish Tercio at the Sack of Rome 1527
from The Story of Spain: Empire, Gold, and Global Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1527, the most disciplined army in Europe became an uncontrollable mob. This episode follows the Spanish Tercio and their German landsknecht allies as they storm Rome, sack the Vatican, and hold Pope Clement VII prisoner. We explore the chaos of unpaid soldiers, the political fallout between Charles V and the Papacy, and how the event reshaped the balance of power in Italy. Featuring the Duke of Bourbon's fatal assault, the defense of Castel Sant'Angelo, and the enduring memory of the Sacco di Roma. #SackOfRome1527 #SpanishTercio #CharlesV #Landsknecht #ItalianWars #PopeClementVII #CastelSantAngelo #DukeOfBourbon #SaccoDiRoma #Habsburg #ImperialArmy #FexingoHistory #EuropeHistory #MilitaryHistory #Renaissance #Rome #Spain #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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