French conquest of Naples

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Was a military campaign by French king Charles VIII against the Kingdom of Naples.

Chronology

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November 1494: Charles VIII of France laid siege to the fortress of Sarzanello, asking that he be allowed way for Florence. Piero, lord of Florence, went to meet the king to negotiate, but had to grant him the fortresses of Sarzanello, Sarzana and Pietrasanta, the cities of Pisa and Livorno as support ports for French ships, and the free passage on the territory of Florence.

January 1495: Charles VIII of France took Civitavecchia.

August 1501: On 19 August the French entered Naples.

September 1494: Charles VIII of France laid siege to the fortress of Sarzanello.

February 1495: Kingdom of Naples conquered by france.

July 1501: On July 19, Cesare Borgia flanked by the French army besieged Capua which, after 7 days was conquered thanks to betrayal: a citizen of Capua, corrupted by Cesare, opened the city gates.