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Political events of the Italian Renaissance

By brooks549
  • Jan 1, 1434

    Medici rule in Florence established by Cosimo de' Medici

    Medici rule in Florence established by Cosimo de' Medici
    Cosimo de' Medici was the first of the Medicis to rule over Florence. He was the start of a major political family and he was very important to the Italian Renaissance.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1454 to Jan 1, 1455

    Treaty of Lodi Allies Milan, Naples, and Florence

  • Jan 1, 1494

    Charles VIII of France Invades Italy

    Charles VIII of France Invades Italy
    This is important because France then declared war on Italy and it finacially deprived both countries.
  • Jan 1, 1499

    Louis XII Invades Milan

    Louis XII Invades Milan
  • Jan 1, 1500

    The Borgias conquer Romagna

    The Borgias conquer Romagna
  • Jan 1, 1513

    Machiavelli Writes "The Prince"

    Machiavelli Writes "The Prince"
  • Jan 1, 1515

    Francis I Leads the third French invasion of Italy

    Francis I Leads the third French invasion of Italy
  • Jan 1, 1527

    Sack of Rome by Imperial Soldiers

    Sack of Rome by Imperial Soldiers