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2 unusual facts about Battle of Magenta


Battle of Magenta

Patrice Maurice de MacMahon was created Duke of Magenta for his role in this battle, and later served as President of the French Republic.

Count Johann Bernhard von Rechberg und Rothenlöwen

After the defeat of Magenta Rechberg accompanied the emperor to Italy, and he had to meet the crisis caused by a war for which he was not responsible.


Military of Austria-Hungary

The Austrians were defeated after bitter fighting at Magenta and Solferino, the young Emperor Franz Joseph assuming personal command during the Battle of Solferino.

Porta Magenta

The former name was after Vercelli as the gate controlled the road connecting Milan to this city; the latter name was chosen to celebrate the Battle of Magenta, a decisive victory in the Second Italian War of Independence.

The gate was renamed "Porta Magenta" in 1860, to celebrate the victorious Battle of Magenta.


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