Treaty of Tordesillas
Confirms papal approval of the mare clausum policy pursued by Spain and Portugal
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1506 in Italy
Explore 8 historical events and records for Italy in 1506.
Historical records for Italy in 1506
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January
Treaty of Tordesillas
Julius II approves changes to the 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas
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Machiavelli Observes Julius Second Campaign
Machiavelli encountered the energetic military policies of Pope Julius II during a diplomatic assignment. The pope's bold actions informed his thinking about initiative and the hazards of fortune.
Machiavelli Organizes Florentine Militia
Machiavelli helped establish and administer a citizen infantry militia authorized by the republic. The force became a central experiment in his belief that political freedom required independent arms.
Rule of Bologna
With a campaign in 1506, Julius succeeded in freeing Perugia and Bologna from their despots (Giampolo Baglioni and Giovanni II Bentivoglio, respectively)
Rule of Perugia
With a campaign in 1506, Julius succeeded in freeing Perugia and Bologna from their despots (Giampolo Baglioni and Giovanni II Bentivoglio, respectively)
Swiss Guard
Founds the Swiss Guard to protect the Pope
Swiss Guard
Founds the Swiss Guard to protect the Pope
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