Preparations and shifts in April Ambitions of Duke of Savoy
In April the Duke of Savoy mobilizes for a siege as enemies tremble at his intent while garrisons hasten repairs. Marquis of St. Damien from the House of Aglie faced confiscations and orders to depart Surey territories within two days.
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Savoy
St. Damien
Reflections on Rome, Italy and the Holy See in Crisis
Attacks on Pope Innocent XI晋 fear of fatal consequence from recurring indispositions. French Cardinals maneuver to bend the Holy See, tempting concessions to Louis XIV while Rome's court fears mortifications and political peril. The pope treads a delicate line between appeasing France and preserving papal authority amid court intrigues.
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France
Holy See
Rome
Pontiff
Aufra
Innocent XI
St. Peter's
Lewis XIV