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Formation of the League of Cognac
- When
- 22 May 1526
- Where
- Cognac
Francis I, Clement VII, and Italian states signed the League of Cognac to oppose Charles V.
On 22 May 1526, the League of Cognac was signed in Cognac by Francis, Clement, Venice, Florence, and the Sforza of Milan. They sought to throw off Imperial hegemony. This followed the royal council's decision on 10 May 1526 to break the Treaty of Madrid.
Sources
- War of the League of Cognac Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Italian War of 1521–1526 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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