In the wars following the French invasion in 1494, European rulers believed that control of Italy was the key to establishing their power.

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During the Italian Wars, which began with the French invasion of Italy in 1494, European powers including France, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire fought over control of the Italian peninsula. They believed that dominating Italy would allow them to secure a dominant position in European politics due to Italy's strategic location and its wealth from trade and the Renaissance.

In the Wars Following the French Invasion in 1494, European