French Expedition
Henry crosses to Calais with a large army and opens a campaign designed to pressure Charles VIII while France is committed to absorbing Brittany.
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1492 in France
Explore 8 historical events and records for France in 1492.
Historical records for France in 1492
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October
Siege of Boulogne
Henry's army besieges Boulogne during the English invasion of France, using military pressure to obtain a favourable diplomatic settlement.
November
Rebellion of Rebels in Etaples
Under the Treaty of Etaples Charles VIII agrees to drop his support for Perkin Warbeck & other rebels
Treaty of Etaples
Under the Treaty of Etaples Charles VIII agrees to pay Henry VII for the Brittany campaign. Henry VII & Charles VIII formally make peace
Treaty of Etaples
Under the Treaty of Etaples Charles VIII agrees to drop his support for Perkin Warbeck & other rebels. Henry VII renounces his claims to France, excluding Calais. Charles VII agrees to pay Henry VIII under the Treaty of Picquigny for Brittany campaig
Treaty of Etaples
Henry agrees the Treaty of Etaples with Charles VIII, ending the French campaign in return for payments and an undertaking to stop supporting pretenders.
Treaty of Picquigny
Under the Treaty of Etaples Charles VIII agrees to pay Henry VII for the Brittany campaign. Agrees to pay Henry VIII under the Treaty of Picquigny for the Brittany campaign
Treaty of Picquigny
Agrees to pay Henry VIII under the Treaty of Picquigny for the Brittany campaign
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