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Defeat at Pavia
- When
- 24 February 1525
- Where
- Pavia
Francis I was defeated by Charles V's troops at Pavia, prompting a search for Central European allies.
The Battle of Pavia on 24 February 1525 was a cataclysmic defeat for France. This loss forced Francis I to intensify his search for allies in Central Europe to counter the powerful Habsburg Emperor.
Sources
- Francis I of France Wikipedia
- Franco-Ottoman alliance Wikipedia
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