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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