French Entry into Naples

When

1495

Where

Naples

Episodes

1

On 22 February 1495, Charles VIII's army entered Naples without a pitched battle, expelling Alfonso II and crowning Charles King. To avoid being trapped, Charles departed north on 20 May 1495, leaving his cousin Gilbert de Montpensier as viceroy with a garrison to hold the city.

Episodes

1. 122 February 1495 · NaplesCapture of Naples

   French forces entered Naples on 22 February 1495 without a pitched battle, expelling Alfonso II and crowning Charles VIII.

People involved

• Charles VIII · King of France and claimant to the Neapolitan throne
• Gilbert de Montpensier · Viceroy of Naples and Count of Montpensier
• Alfonso II · Expelled King of Naples

Sources

1. Italian War of 1494–1495 Wikipedia
2. Charles VIII of France Wikipedia
3. Gilbert, Count of Montpensier Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-08

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