Battle of Tolentino

Battle of Tolentino
Part of the Neapolitan War

The Battle of Tolentino by Vincenzo Milizia
Date2–3 May 1815
Location
Tolentino, Macerata, present-day Italy
43°12′49″N 13°17′28″E / 43.21361°N 13.29111°E / 43.21361; 13.29111
Result

Austrian victory

Belligerents
 Austrian Empire
Grand Duchy of Tuscany
Kingdom of Naples Kingdom of Naples
Commanders and leaders
Austrian Empire Frederick Bianchi Kingdom of Naples Joachim Murat
Kingdom of Naples Michele Carrascosa
Strength
11,938 men
1,452 horses
28 guns
25,588 men
4,790 horses
58 guns
Casualties and losses

800 total:

700 killed
100 wounded

4,120 total:

1,120 killed
600 wounded
2,400 captured
Battle of Tolentino is located in Europe
Battle of Tolentino
Location within Europe

The Battle of Tolentino was fought from 2–3 May 1815 near Tolentino, Kingdom of Naples in what is now Marche, Italy: it was the decisive battle in the Neapolitan War, fought by the Napoleonic King of Naples Joachim Murat to keep the throne after the Congress of Vienna. The battle occurred during the Hundred Days following Napoleon's return from exile and, like the Battle of Waterloo, resulted in a decisive victory for the Seventh Coalition, leading to the restoration of the previous Bourbon king, Ferdinand I.