Events from the year 1559 in France Monarch – Henry II (until July 10), then Francis II The Ancient Diocese of Saint-Omer established. Catherine de Bourbon...
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Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 1547 until his death in 1559. The second son of Francis I and Duchess...
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The Italian War of 1551–1559 began when Henry II of France declared war against Holy Roman Emperor Charles V with the intent of recapturing parts of Italy...
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Francis II (French: François II; 19 January 1544 – 5 December 1560) was King of France from 1559 to 1560. He was also King of Scotland as the husband of...
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Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (redirect from Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (1559))
Cateau-Cambrésis in April 1559 ended the Italian Wars (1494–1559). It consisted of two separate treaties, one between England and France on 2 April, and...
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Year 1559 (MDLIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. January 15 – Elizabeth I of England...
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Anglo-French War was part of the Italian War of 1551–1559, and lasted from 1557 to 1559. Following the French defeat at the Battle of St. Quentin in August...
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Renée of France (25 October 1510 – 12 June 1574), was Duchess of Ferrara from 31 October 1534 until 3 October 1559 by marriage to Ercole II d'Este, grandson...
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Elisabeth of Valois (redirect from Elisabeth of France (1545-1568))
leaving France, the actual ceremony took place in Guadalajara, Spain, upon her arrival. The marriage was a result of the Peace of Cateau Cambrésis (1559). His...
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François, Duke of Guise (category Deaths by firearm in France)
– 24 February 1563), was a French general and statesman. A prominent leader during the Italian War of 1551–1559 and French Wars of Religion, he was assassinated...
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