Marriage
Marries Jeanne, daughter of Louis XI
Role range: 1498-1515
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Louis XII Biography and Timeline
Follow Louis XII through 42 dated historical records for France.
Louis XII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
42Distinct records
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1476–1514Years on this page
1476
1488
Arrest of Louis XII
Imprisoned by Charles VIII, 1488-1491
Role range: 1498-1515
1494
Invasion of Italy
Takes part in the French Invasion of Northern Italy
Role range: 1498-1515
1498
Succession
Succeeds as King of France, Duke of Orleans until he succeeded his cousin Charles VIII
Role range: 1498-1515
1499
Coup
Overthrows ludovico sforza. Leads an army into Northern Italy & overthrows ludovico sforza
Role range: 1498-1515
Invasion of Italy
Overthrows ludovico sforza. Leads an army into Northern Italy & overthrows ludovico sforza
Role range: 1498-1515
Marriage
Marries Anne de Bretagne, widow of Charles VIII
Role range: 1498-1515
French Venetian Alliance Against Milan
Louis XII agreed to cooperate with Venice against the Duchy of Milan, linking French expansion in Italy to Venetian territorial ambitions.
Milan Campaign Gains Venetian Assistance
The alliance negotiated at Blois supported Louis XII in his successful military expedition against Ludovico Sforza.
1500
Treaty of Arona
Milan is occupied by the French & Switzerland receives Tessin for its support
Role range: 1499-1515
Capture of Milan
Captures the Duchy of Milan
Role range: 1499-1515
Capture of Naples
Conquers Naples with Ferdinand of Aragon
1503
Invasion of Italy
The French are driven out of Northern Italy
Role range: 1499-1515
1504
Treaty of Blois
Naples loss of independence to Spain is recognized by the French
Role range: 1499-1515
Claude Marriage Proposal Enters Treaty
Louis XII agreed to a projected marriage between his daughter Claude and the future Charles V as part of negotiations with Maximilian.
1505
Louis Renounces Claim To Naples
Louis XII agreed to abandon his claim to the Kingdom of Naples, recognising the Spanish position there after years of conflict.
French Spanish Italian Settlement Concluded
French and Spanish diplomacy sought to stabilise their rival positions in Italy through the agreement signed at Blois.
1509
Battle of Agnadello
The League of Cambrai overwhelms Venice. Defeats the Venetians
Siege of Venice
The League of Cambrai overwhelms Venice
France Renews League Diplomacy At Blois
Louis XII participated in further diplomatic arrangements at Blois during the War of the League of Cambrai.
1511
Holy League
The League defeats Henry VIII at the Battle of the Spurs
Role range: 1498-1515
Holy League
The League drives France out of Lombardy
Role range: 1498-1515
Rule of Lombardy
The Holy League drives France out of Lombardy
Role range: 1498-1515
1512
Battle of Ravenna
The French defeat the Holy League but they are forced to withdraw from northern Italy by August 1512
Role range: 1498-1515
Rule of Italy
The French defeat the Holy League but they are forced to withdraw from northern Italy by August 1512
Role range: 1498-1515
Navarre Neutrality Accord Negotiated
Louis XII concluded a defensive understanding with the rulers of Navarre amid the threat of invasion by Ferdinand of Aragon.
1513
Alliance Louis XII and James IV of Scots
Promises to pay James IV of Scots for equipping his navy
Role range: 1498-1515
Battle of Novara
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan
Role range: 1498-1515
Rule of Italy
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Role range: 1498-1515
Rule of Milan
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Role range: 1498-1515
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Paris
Sends an ultimatum to Henry VIII at Therouanne in Flanders but is ignored
Role range: 1498-1515
Battle of Spurs
Henry VIII & Ferdinand of Aragon fight France, French knights lose their spurs. Emperor Maximilian & Henry defeat the French at Guineagate
Role range: 1482-1503 – 1498-1515
Alliance Agreement at Paris
Sends an envoy to James IV for an alliance against England
Role range: 1498-1515
Alliance Louis XII and James IV for an alliance
Sends an envoy to James IV for an alliance against England
Role range: 1498-1515
France Reconciles With Venice
Louis XII reached a new alliance with Venice after the former enemies changed sides in the Italian Wars.
Milan Offensive Planned With Venice
The Franco-Venetian alliance at Blois provided a diplomatic framework for renewed operations against Milan.
1514
Treaty of St Germain-en-Laye
Henry gains a pension & tournai, Louis XII marries Henrys sister Mary
Role range: 1498-1515
Marriage
Princes Mary marries Louis at a "proxy" wedding. Attended on Louis behalf by the Duke of Longueville
Role range: 1498-1515
Marriage
Meets his new wife Princess Margaret for the 1st time
Role range: 1498-1515
Coronation
Mary Tudor is crowned Queen of France
Role range: 1498-1515
Records, sources and methodology
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