oct 1, 1494 - Invasion of Italy by Charles VIII of France
Description:
A territorial dispute over Milan led Florence and Naples to ally and Milan and France to ally. Charles VIII of France invaded Italy in order to prevent a unified Italy from threatening his power. This marked the beginning of the Habsburg-Valois wars, which prevented the Italian city-states from unifying into a single state.
Added to timeline:
Date:
Images:
![]()