Foreign Policy (Spain + Burgundy) Flashcards
What were Henry VII’s three aims in terms of foreign policy?
National Security
Recognition of the Tudor Dynasty
Defence of English trading interests
Why had Spain become so powerful during Henry VII’s reign?
The unification of Aragon and Castille to form a new powerful Spain under the marriage of Isabella of Castille and Ferdinand II of Aragon
Who were the two Daughters of Isabella and Ferdinand?
Juana of Castille
Catherine of Aragon
When and what was the treaty Henry VII approached Spain with? What did this entail?
Medina Del Campo (1489)
The marriage of Catherine of Aragon to Prince Arthur to commence
Why were the negotiations between Henry VII and Ferdinand II for the marriage laborious? What were the ultimate terms agreed? (2 examples)
Both fathers wanted to secure the best terms possible
Ferdinand II ultimately agreed on the size of Catherine’s dowry and to not support any English rebels
How much was Catherine of Aragon’s dowry? How much was paid when she arrived in England?
200,000 crowns
100,000 crowns were paid on her arrival
When were Catherine of Aragon and Prince Arthur married?
14th November 1501
