Historical place archive

Noyon in History

Browse historical events and people recorded at Noyon in France. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

4 records4 event labels4 people1338–1917

Historical events in Noyon

1338

1338
Bishop
Innocent VI · Roman Catholic Church

Appointed Bishop of Noyon

1509

10 July 1509
Birth of John Calvin
John Calvin · Calvinism

Birth of John Calvin

1516

1516
Treaty of Noyon
Francis I · House of Line of Anjou

The Treaty of Noyon, signed by Francis and Charles V recognizes French claims to Milan and Spanish claims to Naples, removing Spain from the war. Charles of Spain & Francis I sign the Treaty of Noyan to establish friendly relations

1917

18 March 1917
German Retreat to the Hindenburg Line
Robert Nivelle · World War, 1st

French forces advance after the German withdrawal and enter Noyon during the pursuit.

Provenance

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