Battle of Ravenna
French forces under Gaston de Foix inflict an overwhelming defeat on a Spanish army at the Battle of Ravenna
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1512 in Italy
Explore 12 historical events and records for Italy in 1512.
Historical records for Italy in 1512
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Holy League
The French are driven across the Alps, but it was at the cost of the occupation of Italy by the other powers, and Julius II, though he had securely established the papal authority in the states immediately around Rome, was as far as ever from realizing his dream of an independent Italian kingdom
Holy League
The Holy League splits up after dividing the spoils left by the French withdrawal from Italy
Invasion of Italy
The French are driven across the Alps, but it was at the cost of the occupation of Italy by the other powers, and Julius II, though he had securely established the papal authority in the states immediately around Rome, was as far as ever from realizing his dream of an independent Italian kingdom
Invasion of Italy
The French withdraw from Italy after an invasion of Milan by the Swiss, who reinstate Maximilian Sforza to the ducal throne
Machiavelli Loses Office After Medici Restoration
Following the sack of Prato and the return of the Medici, Machiavelli was dismissed from republican office. His exclusion from government redirected his political experience toward historical and theoretical writing.
Rule of Italy
The French are driven across the Alps, but it was at the cost of the occupation of Italy by the other powers, and Julius II, though he had securely established the papal authority in the states immediately around Rome, was as far as ever from realizing his dream of an independent Italian kingdom
Rule of Lugano
Rewarded by the Holy League with Lugano for driving France out of Milan
Rule of Ossola
Rewarded by the Holy League with Ossola for driving France out of Milan
Siege of Milan
Drives the French out of Milan
Siege of Milan
The French withdraw from Italy after an invasion of Milan by the Swiss, who reinstate Maximilian Sforza to the ducal throne
Succession
Succeeds as King of Italy, rules Florence
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