Battle of Magenta
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For other uses, see Magenta (disambiguation).
The Battle of Magenta was fought on June 4, 1859 during the Franco-Sardininan war against Austria, resulting in a French victory under Louis-Napoleon against the Austrians under General Gyulai.
It took place near the town of Magenta in northern Italy on June 4, 1859. Marie Edme Patrice Maurice de MacMahon (1808-1893) was created Duke of Magenta for his role in this battle, and later served as President of the French Republic.de:Schlacht von Magenta pt:Batalha de Magenta