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Peace of Cambrai

1529 · 16th century · Also known as Ladies' Peace, Treaty of Cambrai (1529) · Part of the War of the League of Cognac

The Peace of Cambrai, called the Ladies' Peace, was signed on 3 August 1529 between Francis I of France and Emperor Charles V, negotiated by Louise of Savoy and Margaret of Austria. Francis gave up his claims in Italy and his suzerainty over Flanders and Artois and paid a ransom for his sons held in Spain, while Charles dropped his claim to Burgundy.

Peace of Cambrai
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Prince-Bishopric of Cambrai

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Peace of Cambrai. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/peace-of-cambrai
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