Foreign Policy, 1514-1526 Flashcards
Who did Henry marry his sister Mary to and why?
King Louis XII of France to secure a marriage alliance.
Why did the marriage alliance not work?
Louis XII died in 1515 and was succeeded by Francis I, a political and personal rival of Henry.
Who else died and who took their place?
Ferdinand, Charles V ascended.
What is the Treaty of Cambrai?
Charles & Maximillian (Spain & HRE) agreed peace treaty with France and left England isolated.
Treaty of London?
Wolsey organized the treaty with England, France, Spain, HRE and other smaller states to sign a non-aggression pact.
Field of Cloth of Gold?
Henry and Francis (France & England) good relations tournament, games, hospitality and fun.
Treaty of Burges?
1521, negotiated by Wolsey, an alliance between Spain and England.
What happened in 1522?
English armies invaded northern France but gained little, Parliament reluctant to grant extraordinary revenue to fund the campaign.
Battle of Pavia?
1525, Charles V defeated the French but refused to join Henry’s earlier invasion.
What did Henry do as a result of the Battle of Pavia?
Changed his tactics and started supporting the League of Cognac with France and the Pope.
What was the League of Cognac?
Anti-Spanish alliance.
