The War of the Mantuan Succession, 1628 to 1631, was caused by the death in December 1627 of Vincenzo II, last Gonzaga ruler of Mantua and Montferrat. This led to a proxy war between the French-backed
Charles Gonzaga, Duke of Nevers
Vincenco II, whose death in December 1627 sparked the war
French chief minister Cardinal Richelieu; the war ultimately proved a major foreign policy success for France
Siege of Casale Monferrato, 1630
Ferrante II Gonzaga
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Ferrante II Gonzaga was count and, from 1621, duke of Guastalla.
War of the Mantuan Succession
…December 1627 of Vincenzo II, last Gonzaga ruler of Mantua and Montferrat. This led to a proxy war between the French-backed Duke of Nevers, and the Duke of Guastalla, supported by Spain. It is considered a related conflict of the 1618 to 1648 Thirty Years' War. Fighting centred on the French-held fortress of Casale…
Ferrante II Gonzaga