Birth of Francis II
Birth of Francis II
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1544 in France
Explore 12 historical events and records for France in 1544.
Historical records for France in 1544
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12Unique records
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9Named events on this page
4Named people on this page
8Places on this page
January
July
Siege of Boulogne
Henry concentrates his main invasion army around Boulogne, making the fortified port the central objective of his renewed war against France.
Siege of Montreuil
Norfolk leads the second English army against Montreuil while Henry attacks Boulogne, dividing the invasion into two major siege operations.
September
Capture of Boulogne
Boulogne surrenders after siege operations directed by Henry VIII, giving England a costly continental possession that must then be defended against France.
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Ceresole Alba
Conducts a 3rd war against the Empire & wins a victory at the Battle of Ceresole Alba
Peace
Gives up Naples to the Empire & Charles V returns Burgundy
Peace
Promises help against the Protestant Estates of the Holy Roman Empire
Rule of Burgundy
Gives up Naples to the Empire & Charles V returns Burgundy
Rule of Burgundy
Under the Peace of Crespy Charles V returns Burgundy. Under the Peace of Crespy Charles V gives up Burgundy to Francis I
Rule of Naples
Gives up Naples to the Empire & Charles V returns Burgundy
Rule of Naples
Under the Peace of Crespy Francis I gives up Naples to the Empire. Under the Peace of Crespy France gives up its claim to Naples
Treaty of Crepy-en-Valois
Charles V & Francois I make peace in the Treaty of Crepy-en-Valois
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