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French King Charles VIII occupies Florence, Italy.

Historical image related to French King Charles VIII occupies Florence, Italy. from November 17, 1494

Charles VIII of France

King of France from 1483 to 1498

Charles VIII, called the Affable, was King of France from 1483 to his death in 1498. He succeeded his father Louis XI at the age of 13. His elder sister Anne acted as regent jointly with her husband Peter II, Duke of Bourbon until 1491, when the young king turned 21 years of…
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Italian War of 1494–1495

First phase of the Italian Wars (1494–1497)

The First Italian War, or Charles VIII's Italian War, was the opening phase of the Italian Wars. The war pitted Charles VIII of France, who had initial Milanese aid, against the Holy Roman Empire, Spain and an alliance of Italian powers led by Pope Alexander VI, known as the…
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November 17

Day of the year

November 17 is the 321st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 44 days remain until the end of the year.
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