Treaty of Brussels 1516
- When
- 1516
- Where
- Brussels
- Episodes
- 1
The Treaty of Brussels, concluded on 6 December 1516, ended hostilities between France and the Holy Roman Empire. It accepted French control of Milan and confirmed Venetian claims to Lombardy, restoring the 1508 status quo and effectively concluding the War of the League of Cambrai.
Episodes
Background and detail
Negotiations. Emperor Maximilian I initially resisted peace, attempting an invasion of Lombardy that failed to reach Milan. By autumn 1516, he entered negotiations with Francis I. These discussions led to the Treaty of Brussels, which addressed the status of Milan and Venetian territories in Lombardy.
Terms. The treaty accepted French occupation of Milan and confirmed Venetian claims to Imperial possessions in Lombardy, excluding Cremona. Maximilian agreed to end hostilities against Venice. This arrangement effectively restored the political map of Italy to its 1508 status quo, ending the War of the League of Cambrai.
People involved
- Francis I · King of France
- Maximilian I · Holy Roman Emperor
- Republic of Venice · Participant
Sources
- War of the League of Cambrai Wikipedia
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