Henry VIII meets Francis I and forms an alliance

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Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)

The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 1.5.2.02: French Writing and Culture in the Renaissance, 1400-1600.
Vol. editors: Robert J. Hudson (Brigham Young University), Tim Unwin (University of Bristol), Phillip John Usher (New York University), David Williams (University of Sheffield)

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Treaties and alliances

Dates

Date of occurrence 1520-06-04

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France (Location)
England (Involved)

Henry VIII and Francis I meet at the Field of Cloth of Gold, between Gravelines and Ardres and sign a treaty confirming the marriage contract of Mary Tudor with the Dauphin and for ending French interference in Scotland.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Henry VIII meets Francis I and forms an alliance". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=9936, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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