Valtellina War

Valtellina War
Part of the Bündner Wirren during the Thirty Years' War
DateJuly 1620 – May 1626
Location
Result

Treaty of Monzón

  • The Three Leagues regain control of the territory, but are forced to grant the locals certain rights
  • France prevents Spanish-Habsburg domination of the Valtellina
  • Spanish Road through the valley reopened
  • All forts in the area are torn down
Belligerents
 France
The Three Leagues
 Venice
 Savoy
 Papal States
 Holy Roman Empire
Spain
Genoa
Valtelline Catholic rebels
Commanders and leaders
Antoine d'Estrées
François Annibal d'Estrées
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The Valtellina War (1620–1626) was an episode of the Thirty Years' War arising out of competition to control the Valtelline, an Alpine valley forming a key part of the Spanish Road.