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1494 in France

Explore 3 historical events and records for France in 1494.

Historical records for France in 1494

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August

Invasion of Italy

Charles VIII · Warfare / Italian Wars

On his way to Naples, Charles crushes every army the Pope & Naples can send against him & massacres any city that resists. Charles VIII leads a French army & Swiss mercenaries & the first train of artillery seen in history into Italy

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Invasion of Italy

Louis XII · Paris · House / House of Line of Orleans

Takes part in the French Invasion of Northern Italy

Rule of Naples

Charles VIII · Naples · House / House of Valois

Spain, the Habsburgs, England & Italian states force Charles VIII to give up Naples

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