France invades Italy

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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French and Swiss armies meet at the Battle of Marignano. In a turning-point after years of Swiss successes in northern Italy, the young Francis I (he had just turned 21 at the time of the battle), with an arsenal of powerful artillery, defeats the famous Swiss infantrymen and conquers Milan.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "France invades Italy". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=9917, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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