Opposition to the restoration of the Medici in Florence

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In the treaty that concluded the War of the League of Cognac in June, Charles V pledged to restore and uphold the rule of the Medici in Florence. However, the family now encounter popular opposition to their restoration, which has established itself as a republic, and an imperial army is forced to lay siege to the city until August 1530 to achieve success.

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Editors. "Opposition to the restoration of the Medici in Florence". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010
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