1520-1526 Flashcards
When was the Field of the Cloth of Gold?
June 1520
How long did the Field of the Cloth of Gold take place?
over 2 weeks
Who was the Field of the Cloth of Gold between?
Francis 1 and Henry V111
How much did the event of the Field of the Cloth of Gold cost Henry’s royal treasury?
c£15,000
Who did conflict arise between in 1521?
Charles V and Francis 1
When did Wolsey negotiated the Treaty of Bruges with Charles V?
August 1521
Why did Wolsey negotiate the Treaty of Bruges in August 1521 with Charles V ?
as conflict arose between himself and France
In what 3 ways did Henry have compelling motives to side with Charles V?
- Could improve relations with Pope
- gain more territory in France
- entailed a marriage between his young daughter Mary and the emperor
Why did Henry believe that the Treaty of Bruges August 1521 would lead to improved relations with the Pope?
as the Pope was anxious to reduce French control over northern Italy
When did Henry launch his second French campaign?
1522
Where did English armies invade France in both 1522 and 1523?
they invaded northern France
What was a problem which Henry faced when trying to finance the second French War?
Parliament proved reluctant to grant the extraordinary revenue necessary to cover the costs
What happened at the Battle of Pavia in 1525?
The emperor crushed the French
What 3 consequences came as a result of Charles V refusing to assist Henry against the French and the failure of the Amicable Grant?
1) Henry was obliged to back down
2) His resentment towards the emperor grew, reinforced when Charles repudiated his marriage contract with Princess Mary
3) Wolsey’s domestic prestige never recovered from the episode
Why was the Battle of Pavia 1525 particularly important?
Francis 1 was captured and held captive for a time by Charles V
How long did the Italian Wars last?
1494-1559
What did the fracturing of the Anglo-Imperial alliance lead Henry and Wolsey towards?
in the direction of a pro-French foreign policy
What showed Henrys direction to a pro-French foreign policy?
his support to the League of Cognac
Who put together the League of Cognac?
the Pope
Why did the Pope put together the league of Cognac?
to counterbalance which he considered to be the excessive power of the emperor in northern Italy following his victory at Pavia
When was the Treaty of Bruges
August 1521
Who was the Treaty of Bruges between?
Charles V and and England
What happened in 1522?
beginning of 2nd French Campaign
What happened in 1525 other than the Amicable Grant?
Charles V victorious over the French at the Battle of Pavia
