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Solferino

Solferino

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A town in Italy where an important battle took place in 1859 between French and Austrian armies
  • proper noun
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  • Hippolyte Larrey later served in the medical corps of Emperor Napoleon III's army, participating in the Battle of Solferino on June 24, 1859.

Examples

  • Tomorrow, at midnight, at the fountain of Solferino Square...

    The Broken Key (2017)

  • The town of Solferino is known for its historic significance from the battle fought there in 1859.

  • In 1859, the Battle of Solferino marked a pivotal moment in the conflicts between French and Austrian forces.

Synonyms

Battle of Solferino
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An 1859 battle in northern Italy where French and Sardinian forces fought the Austrian army that helped bring Italy together

is the place where that 1859 battle occurred

Compounds

Battle of Solferino
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An 1859 battle in northern Italy where French and Sardinian forces fought the Austrian army that helped bring Italy together

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Solferino is the name of a town in northern Italy. It became famous after the 1859 Battle of Solferino, where the sight of many wounded soldiers led people to start the International Red Cross, so today Solferino often reminds us of that battle and the start of modern help for people hurt in war.