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The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis — The peace of April 1559 ending the Italian Wars
A peace made by two ruined kingdoms in more haste to deal with their Protestants than with each other. France renounced Italy and kept three bishoprics and Calais: sixty-five years of expeditions for an exchange of towns. (Editorial synthesis)
The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis took place in April 1559 (Julian calendar). (source: Larousse)
The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis took place in Le Cateau-Cambrésis. (source: Larousse)
The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis ended in France’s renunciation of Italy and the end of the Italian Wars. (source: Larousse)
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