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Peace of the Ladies (Paix des Dames)

By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com

Definition: The Treaty of Cambrai, August 3, 1529, was between France, on one side, and the Hapsburgs (the Holy Roman Empire, i.e. Germany, and Spain). The treaty ended, for a time, fighting between the forces of King Frances I of France and Emperor Charles V.

It is called the "Paix des Dames" or "Peace of the Ladies" because it was negotiated by Louise of Savoy , mother of Francis I and his regent during his absence at the time, and Margaret of Austria, regent of the Netherlands and the aunt and, during his minority, the guardian, of Charles V. Marguerite of Navarre , daughter of Louise of Savoy, also helped in the negotiations.

Also Known As: Paix des Dames

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