dec 4, 1260 - Battle of Montaperti
Description:
Between Florence and Siena in Tuscany as part of the conflict between the Guelphs and Ghibellines. The Florentines were routed. It was the bloodiest battle fought in Medieval Italy, with more than 10,000 fatalities. An act of treachery during the battle is recorded by Dante Alighieri in the Inferno section of the Divine Comedy. [Wikipedia]Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 4, 1260
Now
~ 766 years ago