Marriage
Marries Margaret, daughter of James I of Scotland
Role range: 1461-1483
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Louis XI Biography and Timeline
Follow Louis XI through 33 dated historical records for France.
Louis XI, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
33Distinct records
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1436–1483Years on this page
1436
1456
Exile of Louis XI
Flees to Flanders after an unsuccessful attempt to capture his fathers throne
Role range: 1461-1483
1461
Birth of Anne of France
Birth of Anne of France, daughter of Louis XI
Role range: 1461-1483
Succession
Succeeds as King of France, Son of Charles VII
Role range: 1461-1483
Louis Eleventh Repeals Bourges Sanction
Louis XI formally revoked the Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges as part of a change in relations with Rome.
1465
League of Public Weald
Anti-Royalist alliance of Brittany, Bourbon, Armagnac & Burgundy. Allies with the League of the Public Weald
Role range: 1461-1483
1470
Alliance Louis XI and England to break Englands alliance with Burgundy
Reconciles Warwick with Margaret of Anjou to unseat Edward IV. Agrees an alliance with England to break Englands alliance with Burgundy
Role range: 1461-1483
1471
Alliance Louis XI and Margaret of Anjou
Gives shelter to Henry VIs wife, Margaret of Anjou
Role range: 1461-1483
Invasion of England
Promises Warwick an invasion fleet to oppose Edward
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1483
1475
Treaty of Pecquigny
There will be a 7 year truce between England & France
Role range: 1461-1483
Treaty of Pecquigny
The French heir Charles is to marry Edward's daughter Elizabeth of York. Makes peace with Edward IV. Edward is paid œ15,000
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1483
1477
Battle of Crecy
Defeats Charles the Bold & annexes the Duchy of Burgundy
Role range: 1461-1483
French Claims Pressed after Burgundian Succession Crisis
Louis XI presses French claims to Flanders after the death of Charles the Bold destabilises Burgundian rule.
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Artois
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Burgundy
Rules over a part of Burgundy after the death of Charles the Bold. Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Flanders
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Picardy
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Role range: 1461-1483
Succession
Claims Burgundy, Artois, Picardy & Flanders after the death of Charles of Burgundy
Role range: 1461-1483
1482
Treaty of Arras
Anjou, Maine & Provence are united with the crown.
Role range: 1461-1483
Treaty of Arras
Louis XIs successor will marry Maximilians daughter bring Artois to France.
Role range: 1461-1483
Treaty of Arras
Louis XIs successor will marry Maximilians daughter bring Burgundy to France.
Role range: 1461-1483
Treaty of Arras
Mary of Burgundy cedes Burgundian lands to Louis XI.
Role range: 1461-1483
Treaty of Arras
Mary of Burgundys daughter Margaret is pledged to the Dauphin.
Role range: 1461-1483
Treaty of Arras
Signed between Louis XI & Maximilian of Austria.
Role range: 1461-1483
Treaty of Arras
Signed by Louis XI & The Netherlands following Mary of Burgundys death.
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Anjou
Under the Treaty of Arras, Anjou, Maine & Provence are united with the crown
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Artois
Louis XIs successor will Maximilians daughter bringing Artois France
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Burgundy
Under the Treaty of Arras the Burgundian domains are partitioned. Louis XIs successor will Maximilians daughter bringing Burgndy France
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Maine
Under the Treaty of Arras, Anjou, Maine & Provence are united with the crown
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Provence
Under the Treaty of Arras, Anjou, Maine & Provence are united with the crown
Role range: 1461-1483
1483
Treaty of Arras
The acquisition of Burgundy by France is recognized by Maximilian I. Marys widower, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, accepts the Treaty of Arras
Role range: 1461-1483
Death of Louis XI
Death of Louis XI
Role range: 1461-1483
Rule of Burgundy
The acquisition of Burgundy by France is recognized by Maximilian I
Role range: 1461-1483
Records, sources and methodology
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