History of France / Francis I of FranceFrancis I of France; victorious; at the Battle of Marignano; September 14; 1515.(The Battle of Marignano was fought during the phase of the Italian Wars (1494-1559) called the War of the League of Cambrai; between France and the Old Swiss Confederacy. It took place on September 13 and 14; 1515; near the town today called Melegnano; 16 km southeast of Milan. It resulted in a victory for French forces).Color Engraving (detail); 19th century (Private Collection).