In 1526, Pope Clement VII, alarmed at the growing power of the Empire, formed the League of Cognac against Charles V, allying himself, the Republic of Venice, Republic of Florence, and a number of smaller Italian states with France.
Pope Clement VII formed the League of Cognac against Charles V with France. This was in 1526. Pope Clement VII formed the Republic of Venice with France. This was in 1526. Pope Clement VII formed Republic of Florence with France. This was in 1526. Pope Clement VII formed a number of smaller Italian states with France. This was in 1526. Cognac against Charles V was allying himself. Pope Clement VII was alarmed at the growing power of the Empire.