Foreign policy Henry VII Flashcards
What was the purpose of the treaty of Redon?
Tried to protect Brittany from France
When was the Treaty of Redon?
1487
Why was Henry determined to strengthen his links with Spain?
The Treaty of Medina del campo
- international prestige
- security
What was the first term of the treaty? (2)
The Treaty of Medina del campo
- Ferdinand and Henry VII agreed mutual support to defend their countries against any enemy
- Assurance that neither King would make any peace, alliance or treaty with France without the other’s agreement
What was the second term of the treaty?
The Treaty of Medina del campo
Neither country would assist or harbour rebels or pretenders
What was the third term of the treaty?
The Treaty of Medina del campo
Princess Catherine of Aragon would marry Prince Arthur of England
Why did the first term not work?
The Treaty of Medina del campo
The Spanish did not honour their commitment to provide assistance in Brittany because Ferdinand and Isabella were preparing for their final attack on the Moors in Granada’
Why did the second term not work?
The Treaty of Medina del campo
The on-going Perkin Warbeck saga threatened the Spanish marriage. The Spanish princess would not marry into a politically-unstable royal family.
Why did the third term not work?
The Treaty of Medina del campo
There were endless arguments between Ferdinand and Henry about the size and payment schedules for Catherine’s dowry’
When did Henry make a one-year truce with France?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
First few months of his reign
When was the truce extended?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
Extended from 1486 to 1489
Why was this truce significant?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
Henry had neutralised the main (but at this time not very serious) threat to his regime.
What was fortunate about this for Henry?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
Regency government of France wanted to be assured of English neutrality while it sought to take over the duchy of Brittany
What did the French believe would be an excellent idea? (Marriage)
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
Thought it would be an excellent idea for the young Charles VIII to marry Anne of Brittany
Why was Brittany a threat to France over the years?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
Brittany tended to ally with England and France’s other enemy, Burgundy
Why was the situation difficult for Henry?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
- Spent time in exile in Brittany
- He did not wish to see the whole of the French coast across the Channel from England fall into the French hands
What was the commercial treaty with Brittany in 1486 and the Treaty of Redon - Feb 1489?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
- Commercial treaty - Brittany 1486
- Francis II died in 1488 - Henry signs Treaty of Redon with the Breton gov promising medical aid to defend the duchy from French incursions
What happened in April 1489?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
Henry despatched 6000 men (mainly archers) to aid the Bretons
Did the archers led by Daubeney have a significant effect?
Intervention in Brittany, 1486-1489
- Helped to defeat the French at Dixmude in June 1489
- Yet, French were not seriously molested and soon bought off Maximilian von Hasburg, ruler of Low countries
- Miximilian von Hasburg joined forces in support of Brittany