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Reconciliation of Milan and Venice

Type Event Region Europe Time 1484

On August 7, 1484, the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice signed the Peace of Bagnolo, ending their hostilities in the War of Ferrara and layi…

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  1. 1484Northern Italy · LombardyAfter nearly two years the War of Ferrara reached a stalemate; Milanese regent Bona Sforza and the Venetian Senate, through envoys, began negotiating a truce under pressure from papal mediation, all sides seeking a way out due to high military costs.
  2. 1484Bagnolo · LombardyMilanese and Venetian representatives formally signed the treaty at Bagnolo: Venice gained strongholds such as Castel San Adriano, Ferrara retained its independence, and the Papal States failed to achieve expected territorial expansion. Florence, as Venice's ally, benefited at the same time.
  3. 1484Northern Italian Peninsula · ItalyAfter the treaty was signed, both sides' forces gradually withdrew from occupied areas, and border strongholds were handed over within months. Central and northern Italy entered a period of relative peace until the French invasion of 1494 broke the balance.

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