October 1552Invasion of FranceHenry II
Charles V tries to recapture Lorraine but is repulsed at Metz
Historical records for France in 1552, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Charles V tries to recapture Lorraine but is repulsed at Metz
Francis of Guise organizes the defence of Metz against imperial forces
Charles V tries to recapture Lorraine but is repulsed at Metz
Captures Metz
Captures the Bishopric of Metz from the Emperor Charles V
Captures Toul
Captures the Bishopric of Toul from the Emperor Charles V
Captures Verdun
Captures the Bishopric of verdun from the Emperor Charles V
Captures Metz, Toul & Verdun
Launches a failed attempt to invade Tuscany
Leads the French to victory over Germany
Successfully defends Metz from the forces of Emperor Charles V
Defends the city of Metz from the forces of Emperor Charles V
Sees action at the Siege of Metz
Concludes an alliance with the German Protestant Princes against Emperor Charles V
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