1526 in History

Enters the Holy League of Cognac with France, Venice & Milan against Charles V

The League of Cognac is formed with the Pope, Milan, Venice, & Florence. The Alliance is formed against Charles V but is swiftly defeated

Harry Phillips, an agent of Henry VIII, arrests John Tyndale for heresy

Harry Phillips, an agent of Henry VIII, arrests John Tyndale for heresy

Harry Phillips, an agent of Henry VIII, arrests John Tyndale for heresy

Gains Flanders from France. Gains Artois from France

After the Battle of Mohacs the Turks capture Buda

Gains Burgundy from France

Begins courting Anne Boleyn

Charles V strengthens Habsburg control of Flanders through the settlement imposed on Francis I.

Gains Flanders from France. Gains Artois from France

Gains Burgundy from France

Pizarro left Panama with two ships with 160 men and several horses, reaching as far as the Colombian San Juan River

Francis I renounces the Treaty of Madrid as it was made under duress

Becomes "protector" of the Holy League of Cognac against Charles V

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V

Surrenders Artois to Charles V

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V

Surrenders Burgundy to Charles V

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V

Surrenders Flanders to Charles V

Decides to make Hungary a tributary Kingdom under John Zapolya rather than capture it

Signs a Treaty agreeing that England & France should deal jointly with Charles V

Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis surrenders Burgundy, Artois & Flanders to Charles V. Under the Treaty of Madrid Francis gives up all claims in Italy

Signs a Treaty giving up all claims in Italy

Renounces the Treaty of Madrid, claiming it was made under duress

Francis I accepts terms surrendering claims affecting Flanders while imprisoned after the Battle of Pavia.

His defeat shifts Slovak lands toward Habsburg rule.

Within a few weeks Buda & Pest fall to the Turks. Reaches the Plain of Mohacs & discovers the Hungarian army preparing for battle