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1491 in France

Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1491.

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Historical records for France in 1491

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1491

Capture of Brittany

Charles VIII · Brittany · House / House of Valois

Captures Brittany

1491

Invasion of Brittany

Anne of Brittany · Warfare / England War

Anne of Brittany gives in & marries Charles VIII

1491

Marriage

Anne of Brittany · House / House of Line of Orleans

Anne of Brittany marries Charles VIII

1491

Marriage

Charles VIII · Brittany · House / House of Valois

Marries Anne of Brittany

1491

Treaty of Etaples

Anne of France · Etaples · Regent · House / House of Valois

Anne makes the final Treaty ending the Hundred Years War, the Treaty of Etaples and, (despite Austrian and English opposition), arranges the marriage of her brother Charles to Anne, Duchess of Brittany

1491

Unification

Anne of Brittany · House / House of Line of Orleans

Marries Charles VIII, joins the crowns of France & Brittany

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