France allies with the Turks to attack Charles V

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The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.2.02: French Writing and Culture in the Renaissance, 1400-1600.
Vol. editors: Robert J. Hudson (Brigham Young University), Tim Unwin (University of Bristol), Phillip John Usher (New York University), David Williams (University of Sheffield)

Domains

Treaties and alliances

Dates

Date of occurrence 1537-01

Places

France (Involved)
Turkey (Involved)

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Francis I, reviving French claims to the sovereignty of Artois and Flanders in violation of the Treaty of Cambrai, summons Charles V before the Parlement of Paris, to do homage for those duchies, which the Emperor ignores. Francis secures an agreement with Suleiman I of Turkey for a joint attack on Charles V.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "France allies with the Turks to attack Charles V". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=10016, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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