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.
The treaty arranged the marriage of Eleanor of Austria, sister of Charles, to Francis.
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.
Family connections:
- Louis was the son of Louise.
- Charles and Eleanor were nephew and niece of Margaret.
- Margaret and Louise had been sisters-in-law: Margaret was the widow of Louise's brother Philibert (married 1501-1504); thus Louis was a nephew of Philibert.
- Margaret and Louise were first cousins once removed, both descended from Charles I of Bourbon and his wife, Agnes of Burgundy.
- Francis was a second cousin once removed of both Eleanor and Charles, also all descended from Charles I of Bourbon and Agnes of Burgundy.
Also Known As: Paix des Dames
