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1518 in France

Explore 6 historical events and records for France in 1518.

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Historical records for France in 1518

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September

September 1518

French Embassy

Bonnivet, Guillaume Gouffier de · London · Admiral of France · House / House of Line of Anjou

Leads a prestigious French embassy sent to England to conclude the peace and marriage agreements.

October

2 October 1518

Treaty of Universal Peace

Francis I · London · House / House of Line of Anjou

Accepts the Anglo-French peace agreement and participates in the wider scheme for collective European security.

4 October 1518

Recovery of Tournai

Francis I · Tournai · House / House of Line of Anjou

Secures the planned restoration of Tournai to France through financial and diplomatic arrangements with Henry VIII.

5 October 1518

Marriage Contract

Francis · Greenwich · Dauphin of France · House / House of Line of Anjou

Is represented in the marriage contract betrothing him to Henry VIII's young daughter Mary.

Other events (month unknown)

1518

Recognition of Navarre as part of Spain

Francis I · Government / Government of France

A peace Treaty with Charles of Spain recognizes Navarre as part of Spain

1518

Society of Jesus

Loyola, Ignatius de · Religion / Society of Jesus

Founds the Society of Jesus

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