Four major European powers united in 1508 to dismantle the Republic of Venice
In an unusual moment of European unity, the most powerful rulers of the 16th century formed the League of Cambrai to dismantle the wealthy and influential Republic of Venice.
In December 1508, the Papal States, France, Aragon, and the Holy Roman Empire set aside their bitter rivalries to form the League of Cambrai. Their goal was simple: to strip the Republic of Venice of its vast territories and economic dominance in Italy. This alliance represented a rare instance where major powers conspired to completely erase a sovereign state from the map.
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