# Battle of Pavia (1525)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1525-battle-of-pavia
Location: Pavia
Categories: battle

Imperial forces defeated France and captured Francis I. Within the broader Renaissance & Wars of Religion period, Renaissance monarchy brought Italian wars, humanist culture and overseas exploration. The Reformation then fractured the kingdom, producing decades of civil war between Catholic and Protestant factions. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Francis I (King of France). Battle of Pavia mattered because it changed the military or territorial balance and influenced the political choices that followed. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Battle of Pavia mattered because it changed the military or territorial balance and influenced the political choices that followed.

Ruler at the time: [Francis I](https://history-france.com/rulers/francis-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Battle of Pavia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Battle+of+Pavia&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Battle of Pavia](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Battle+of+Pavia)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)