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France in 1495

Historical records for France in 1495, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

9Records
7Events
1Named people
3Places
2Categories

Historical records

February

22 February 1495Siege of NaplesCharles VIII

Naples · Warfare / Italian Wars

Charles VIII, with his General Louis II de La Tr‚moille, enters Naples almost without opposition

March

31 March 1495Holy LeagueCharles VIII

Venice · Warfare / Italian Wars

The Holy League of the Republic of Venice, the Duke of Milan, the Pope, the Spanish King, the English King & Maximilian I. The Holy League is formed to repulse Charles VIIIs invasion of Italy

31 March 1495Invasion of ItalyCharles VIII

Venice · Warfare / Italian Wars

The Holy League is formed to repulse Charles VIIIs invasion of Italy

May

22 May 1495Invasion of ItalyCharles VIII

Naples · Warfare / Italian Wars

Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France

22 May 1495Siege of NaplesCharles VIII

Naples · Warfare / Italian Wars

Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France

July

6 July 1495Capture of NaplesCharles VIII

Naples · Warfare / France War

Naples surrenders to Charles VIII who is crowned King,

6 July 1495CoronationCharles VIII

Naples · Warfare / France War

Naples surrenders to Charles VIII who is crowned King,

July 1495Battle of FornovoCharles VIII

Fornovo · Warfare / Italian Wars

After the Battle of Fornovo Charles VIII abandons his claims in Italy, a victory for the Holy League

July 1495Rule of ItalyCharles VIII

Fornovo · Warfare / Italian Wars

After the Battle of Fornovo Charles VIII abandons his claims in Italy, a victory for the Holy League

Names involved

Charles VIII

Places involved

FornovoNaplesVenice

Provenance

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