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At the unfortunate peace of Cateau-Cambrésis, a clerk of Philip
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The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (April 3, 1559) involved the abandonment of French possessions, except Turin, Saluzzo, and Pignerol.
1529, Aug. 3 2001
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The last war between Charles and the French kings, ending in the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (April 3, 1559) (See 155659).
1520-21 2001
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Victories of the Spaniards under the duke of Alva, at St. Quentin (Aug. 10, 1557) and at Gravelines (July 13, 1558), led to the Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (April 3, 1559), which reaffirmed the Spanish possession of Franche-Comté and the Italian states.
1520-21 2001
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But, if we have reason to think that the treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis was accompanied by no secret and formal stipulations having reference to a combined assault upon Protestantism, we at least know that the negotiations it occasioned gave rise to a singular disclosure of the policy of Philip the Second in the Netherlands -- a policy which he deemed applicable to Christendom entire.
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) Henry Martyn Baird
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The treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis contained but one article on the subject of religion -- that which bound the monarchs of Spain and France to put forth their united exertions for securing a "holy universal council."
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) Henry Martyn Baird
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The French were defeated in two great battles, and were forced to agree to the terms of a treaty (Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis, 1559) so advantageous to Spain as to give Philip great distinction in the eyes of all Europe.
General History for Colleges and High Schools Philip Van Ness Myers
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The latter had not forgotten the little account made in the treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis of his wife's claim upon Spanish Navarre, and was indisposed to form a close alliance with the chief negotiator.
The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) Henry Martyn Baird
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