Spinetta Marengo

Italy / Piemonte / Frugarolo /
 village, frazione

Spinetta Marengo is a town in Piedmont, Italy located in the Comune of Alessandria. The population is 6,417.
On June 14, 1800 the village was the scene of an important battle between the French army commanded by Napoleon and an Austrian army led by Melas.
Chicken Marengo is named after the town. According to legend, Napoleon's chef created the dish from the few ingredients he could find after the battle.
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Coordinates:   44°52'58"N   8°40'47"E
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