3 - The Italian Wars 1494-1508 Flashcards
1494
France invaded Italy in 1494
1496
Ferdinand persuades Henry to join the Holy league as a nomial member and Henry makes it clear he won’t declare war on France. Spain and HRE tried to convince him to join alliances against France
1497
Henry signs a trade treaty with France
1498
Treaty of Etaples is renewed with Louis XII
1508
Maximilian and Ferdinand form the League of Cambrai to attack Venice. Henry was not involved
How important was Defence of Crown and Dynasty to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?
Little Importance
- Henry wanted the other countries to focus on each other instead of pretenders
How important was National Security to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?
Little importance
- won’t go to war with the Holy League against France
How important was trade to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?
No importance
How important was actions of other European powers to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?
Some importance
- Holy League formed in 1496
- other countries competing for Italy
How important was circumstance to Henry’s motivation in the Italian Wars?
Some importance
- Henry wasn’t strong enough for war and wanted to keep good relations with France