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1494

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point in time: 1494-01-01
Commons category: 1494

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November 17: After invading the Italian Peninsula, King Charles VIII of France and his armies capture the city of Florence, and threaten to destroy it. (1517 painting by Francesco Granacci) A rough map of the 11 rival Italian nations in 1494

Year 1494 (MCDXCIV) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar.