Siege of Naples
Charles VIII, with his General Louis II de La Tr‚moille, enters Naples almost without opposition
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1495 in France
Explore 9 historical events and records for France in 1495.
Historical records for France in 1495
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February
March
Holy League
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
Invasion of Italy
The Holy League is formed to repulse Charles VIIIs invasion of Italy
May
Invasion of Italy
Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France
Siege of Naples
Charles leaves Naples leaving behind a garrison to hold Italy proclaiming that he only desires a safe return to France
July
Capture of Naples
Naples surrenders to Charles VIII who is crowned King,
Coronation
Naples surrenders to Charles VIII who is crowned King,
Battle of Fornovo
After the Battle of Fornovo Charles VIII abandons his claims in Italy, a victory for the Holy League
Rule of Italy
After the Battle of Fornovo Charles VIII abandons his claims in Italy, a victory for the Holy League
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