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Ottavio Farnese of Parma seeks French help against Milan

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The Duke of Parma, Ottavio Farnese, recently restored to his duchy, asks Henry II of France for help in facing the opposition of Ferrante di Gonzaga of Milan.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Ottavio Farnese of Parma seeks French help against Milan". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14814, accessed 09 June 2026.]

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