Beltrambi Infanterie

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Origin and History

This Italian regiment was raised on 20 May 1705 by N. Beltrambi.

During the War of the Spanish Succession, the regiment was commanded by:

  • from 20 May 1705 to 9 October 1706: N. Beltrambi

The regiment was disbanded on 9 October 1706.

Service during the War

In May 1706, during the Siege of Turin, La Feuillade built a depot at the Castle of Lucento and placed the regiment as garrison of the castle.

The regiment was disbanded on 9 October 1706, less than a month after the disastrous Battle of Turin.

Uniform

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Colours

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References

This article incorporates texts from the following books, which are now in the public domain:

  • Susane, Louis: Histoire de l'ancienne infanterie française, J. Corréard, Paris, 1849-1856, Tome 8, p. 312

N.B.: the section Service during the War is mostly derived from our articles depicting the various campaigns, battles and sieges.