Saturday, March 21, 2026

Collection of facts about the Italian Wars

This post is a collection of facts about the Italian Wars (1494-1559). There are 8 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • France, England, Ottoman Empire vs. Holy Roman Empire, Spain
  • Italian States fought on both sides
  • Preceded by Italic League collapse in 1492
  • France invaded Naples in 1494
  • France invaded Lombardy and Piedmont in 1503
  • Ended with the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis in 1559
  • France gained Calais and Three Bishoprics
  • Spain gained Naples, Sicily and Milan