Episode 2 of 2
Entry into Florence
- When
- 17 November 1494
- Where
- Florence
Charles VIII enters Florence triumphally on November 17, 1494.
The French king made a triumphal entry into Florence on November 17, 1494, an event depicted by Francesco Granacci. This marked a significant political shift in the region as the French army advanced south.
Sources
- Charles VIII of France Wikipedia
- Italian War of 1494–1495 Wikipedia
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