War of the League of Cognac (1526-1530). Sack of Rome on 6 May, 1527. Military event carried out by the troops of Holy Roman emperor Charles V (1500-1558). Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527) and Constable of France, was in command of the imperial soldiers. His troops took the city and sacked it. Death of the Constable in the assault to Rome. Engraving.
War of the League of Cognac (1526-1530). Sack of Rome on 6 May, 1527. Military event carried out by the troops of Holy Roman emperor Charles V (1500-1558). Charles III, Duke of Bourbon (1490-1527) and Constable of France, was in command of the imperial soldiers. His troops took the city and sacked it. Death of the Constable in the assault to Rome. Engraving.