Anglo-French defensive treaty signed at Blois

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Treaty of Blois forms an Anglo-French defensive alliance, ending England's previous diplomatic isolation. Elizabeth I begins negotiating a marriage with François, Duke of Alençon, a courtship which would last in its entirety for over a decade but ultimately lead to nothing.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Anglo-French defensive treaty signed at Blois". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15136, accessed 29 March 2024.]

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