1515 ⟶ Francis I Ascends the French Throne

Ascension of Francis I of France as King of France following...
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⚔️ Castilian and Aragonese Invasion of Southern Navarre

The southern part (historical core) of the Kingdom of Navarre is invaded by Castile and Aragon.⟶
Castilian and Aragonese Invasion of Southern Navarre (1512)
InvasionNavarreCastileWarfareTerritorial DisputesFerdinand II of AragonConquest
SpainSpainFranceFrance

👑 Francis I Ascends the French Throne

Ascension of Francis I of France as King of France following the death of Louis XII.⟶
Francis I Ascends the French Throne (1515)
French MonarchyRenaissanceSuccessionFrancis IMonarchyFrench History
FranceFrance

⚔️ French Victory at the Battle of Ceresole

The French defeat an Imperial–Spanish army at the Battle of Ceresole.Scenes of everyday life in Ming China, by Qiu Ying⟶
French Victory at the Battle of Ceresole (1544)
WarfareHoly Roman EmpireSpanish EmpireMilitary HistoryItalian WarsBattleEarly Modern Warfare
FranceFranceSpainSpain

👑 Death of King Francis I of France

Francis I dies in the Château de Rambouillet on 31 March at the age of 52.⟶
Death of King Francis I of France (1547)
French MonarchyFrancis IFrench HistoryRoyal DeathRenaissanceSuccessionEuropean History
FranceFrance

⚔️ Charles V's Victory at the Battle of Mühlberg

Emperor Charles V decisively dismantles the Schmalkaldic League at the Battle of Mühlberg.⟶
Charles V's Victory at the Battle of Mühlberg (1547)
Holy Roman EmpireChristianityCharles VBattleReligious WarsMilitary History
GermanyGermany

👑 Spain and Portugal Unified Under Philip II

Spain unifies with Portugal under Philip II. The struggle for the throne of Portugal ends the Portuguese Empire. The Spanish and Portuguese crowns are united for 60 years, i.e. until 1640.⟶
Spain and Portugal Unified Under Philip II (1580)
Philip IIUnionEmpireSpanish EmpirePortuguese EmpireIberian UnionColonialismPolitical UnionMonarchy
SpainSpainPortugalPortugal