Italian War of 1536–1538: French Loss of Savoy and Charles V's Entry into Rome
- When
- 1536
- Where
- Turin; Aix-en-Provence; Genoa
- Episodes
- 3
In 1536, the Italian War resumed as Francis I allied with the Ottomans. French forces occupied Turin in April, while a Spanish army captured Aix-en-Provence in August. The conflict concluded with the Truce of Nice in 1538.
Episodes
- Franco-Ottoman Alliance
In 1536, Francis I allied France with Suleiman against Charles V, agreeing to a joint assault on Genoa with French land forces and an Ottoman fleet.
- French Occupation of Turin
French forces under Philippe de Chabot occupied Turin in April 1536 after pro-Valois elements expelled the Imperial garrison in Asti.
- Spanish Capture of Aix
A Spanish army invaded Provence and captured Aix on 13 August 1536, a fruitless expedition that diverted resources from Italy.
Background and detail
Military Campaigns of 1536. In April 1536, pro-Valois elements expelled Imperial garrisons in Asti, allowing Philippe de Chabot to occupy Turin. In response, a Spanish army invaded Provence, capturing Aix on 13 August 1536 before withdrawing, which diverted resources from the Italian front.
People involved
- Francis I of France · King of France
- Charles V · Holy Roman Emperor
- Philippe de Chabot · French Army Commander
Sources
- Francis I of France Wikipedia
- Italian Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
- Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia
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