Treaty of Lyon has France cede Naples to Ferdinand of Aragon

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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

Political Geography
Treaties and alliances

Dates

Date of occurrence 1504-01-31

Places

France (Location)
Italy, Campania (Involved)
Spain (Involved)

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France and Spain sign the Treaty of Lyon. It forces Louis XII to cede Naples to Ferdinand of Aragon. This treaty was confirmed on 31st March, and Naples was to remain under Spanish control until 1713, when it passed to the control of Austria in the War of the Spanish Succession.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Treaty of Lyon has France cede Naples to Ferdinand of Aragon". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14090, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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