Charles VIII enters Rome

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Charles VIII entered Rome on his route through Italy to conquer the kingdom of Naples. The Pope Alexander VI took refuge from his armies in the Castle of St. Angelo.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Charles VIII enters Rome". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=13935, accessed 19 April 2024.]

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