Charles V retires from Metz and returns to Brussels

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Charles V and his army retreat from Metz and return to Brussels. In effect this is an admission of defeat on Charles' part, as it entails leaving Germany to its fate. As a result, the bishoprics of Metz, Toul and Verdun pass to the French Crown.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Charles V retires from Metz and returns to Brussels". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14844, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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