Guyenne Expedition
Dorset leads an English expedition to northern Spain intended to invade French Guyenne alongside Ferdinand of Aragon, opening Henry VIII's first continental campaign.
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1512 in Spain
Explore 7 historical events and records for Spain in 1512.
Historical records for Spain in 1512
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Failed Aquitaine Campaign
Dorset's army abandons the planned advance into France after disease, supply failures and disputes with its Spanish allies undermine the invasion force.
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Capture of Navarre
Blames English troops at Fuentarrabia for his failure to capture the whole of Navarre
Holy League
At a synod convened by Louis at Tours in September 1510, the French bishops withdrew from papal obedience, and resolved, with Emperor Maximilian's co-operation, to seek the deposition of the pope.
Holy League
In November 1511, a council met for this objective at Pisa. Julius II joins the "Holy League of 1511". He allied with Ferdinand II of Aragon and the Venetians against France.
Holy League
Julius II proclaims a Holy League against the French, also includes England, Spain & the Holy Roman Empire. Forms a coalition of Spain, Venice & the Swiss against France
Invasion of France
The English troops do not support Ferdinand, they refuse to obey orders & return home
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