Alliance Louis XII and James IV of Scots
Promises to pay James IV of Scots for equipping his navy
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1513 in France
Explore 20 historical events and records for France in 1513.
Historical records for France in 1513
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May
June
Battle of Novara
Claude fights for France during the Italian Wars campaign in northern Italy
Battle of Novara
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan
Rule of Italy
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Rule of Milan
Defeat at the Battle of Novara contributes to the French withdrawal from the Duchy of Milan & Italy
Landing at Calais
Henry lands at Calais to take personal command of the main English invasion army assembled for the campaign against northern France.
July
Alliance Francis I and Scotland
Sends 2 shiploads of weepons to Scotland. James IV accepts finance & equipment for a "2nd front" against England
Invasion of England
James IV accepts finance & equipment for a "2nd front" against England
Siege of Therouanne
Henry's army invests Therouanne, making the fortified French town the first major objective of his personally led invasion campaign.
August
Diplomatic Ultimatum at Paris
Sends an ultimatum to Henry VIII at Therouanne in Flanders but is ignored
Battle of Spurs
Henry VIII & Ferdinand of Aragon fight France, French knights lose their spurs. Emperor Maximilian & Henry defeat the French at Guineagate
Battle of Spurs
English troops under Henry VIII defeat a French army under Marshal La Palice
Battle of the Spurs
Henry's forces defeat French cavalry at Guinegate during the relief attempt for Therouanne, a victory remembered by the English as the Battle of the Spurs.
Capture of Therouanne
Therouanne surrenders to Henry's invading army, giving the king a major success before English forces move on to Tournai.
September
Capture of Tournai
Tournai submits to Henry VIII, allowing an English occupation and marking the second major territorial success of the 1513 French invasion.
Siege of Tournai
Henry advances to Tournai and places the city under siege as the English campaign continues deeper into French-held territory.
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance Agreement at Paris
Sends an envoy to James IV for an alliance against England
Alliance Louis XII and James IV for an alliance
Sends an envoy to James IV for an alliance against England
France Reconciles With Venice
Louis XII reached a new alliance with Venice after the former enemies changed sides in the Italian Wars.
Milan Offensive Planned With Venice
The Franco-Venetian alliance at Blois provided a diplomatic framework for renewed operations against Milan.
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