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Field of the Cloth of Gold

Type Event Region France Time 1520

In June 1520, King Francis I of France and King Henry VIII of England met near Calais at Balinghem, erecting magnificent tents and palaces, hence the…

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  1. 1520Balinghem meeting camp · Calais regionArtisans and attendants from both sides built temporary palaces, tents, and tilting grounds on neutral border territory, decorated with gold cloth and silk, creating a lavish diplomatic setting.
  2. 1520Balinghem · Calais regionFrancis I and Henry VIII met formally, holding tournaments, banquets, and negotiations. They exchanged views on anti-Habsburg cooperation, but core differences of interest remained unresolved, and the summit ended in ceremonial success.

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