dec 14, 1527 - Sack of Rome (1527)
Description:
The Holy Roman Empire under Charles V sacked Rome with his army. A conflict between HRE ad the League of Cognac, the alliance of France, Milan, Venice, Florence and the Papacy. The fear caused Pope Clement VII not to allow Henry VIII to allow annulment in his marriage, sparking the English reformation.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 14, 1527
Now
~ 496 years ago
