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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Collection of facts about the Italian Wars
This post is a collection of facts about the Italian Wars (1494-1559). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia
- France, England, Ottoman Empire vs. Holy Roman Empire, Spain
- Italian States fought on both sides
- Preceded by Italic League collapse in 1492
- France invaded Naples in 1494
- France invaded Lombardy and Piedmont in 1503
- Ended with the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis in 1559
- France gained Calais and Three Bishoprics
- Spain gained Naples, Sicily and Milan