Treaty of Conflans

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Treaty of Conflans

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A 1465 peace treaty between Louis XI of France and Count Charles of Charolais.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Conflans (or the Peace of Conflans) was signed on 5 October 1465 between King Louis XI of France and Count Charles of Charolais. This treaty was signed months after the Battle of Montlhéry (13 July 1465), where the French dukes of Alençon, Burgundy, Berry, Bourbon and Lorraine fought King Louis to a standstill. The dukes forced King Louis to sign the agreement, which officially ended the League of the Public Weal.

Career & Major Achievements

Based on the terms of the treaty, Normandy was restored to the Duke of Berry and Burgundy reclaimed the Somme towns, Boulogne and Ponthieu. The treaty confirmed female inheritance for Macon, Auxerre, Bar-sur-Seine, Boulogne, and the Somme.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Months later, King Louis declared to the Parlement at Paris that the treaties of Conflans and Saint Maur were null and void, having been signed under duress. Consequently, Louis would attempt to avoid the treaty, as well as to split the French dukes by diplomatic means.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1465: 1465 Milestone — The Treaty of Conflans (or the Peace of Conflans) was signed on 5 October 1465 between King Louis XI of France and Count Charles of Charolais.

Notable Quotes by Treaty of Conflans

“The dukes forced King Louis to sign the agreement.” (1465)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Conflans

True or False: “The Treaty of Conflans was signed in a period of lasting peace for the French monarchy.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The treaty was signed after military duress, and King Louis XI later declared it null and void, indicating the peace was temporary and fragile.

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