France Flashcards
When did the Breton crisis occur?
1487-92
What happened between 1487-92
Breton Crisis
What happened in the beginning of the Breton crisis
The French wanted to take back the only part of the channel coast that was not under their control, Brittany
In what crisis did France want to take back the only part of the channel coast which wasn’t theirs
Breton crisis
What part of the channel coast did France want to take in the Breton crisis
Brittany
How did HRE, Henry and Spain respond to Frances attempt to take over Brittany
Unofficially sent a small force of 500 people
What happened in July 1488
Armies of 500 men that HRE, Spain and Henry sent were defeated
What happened when the duke of Brittany was killled?
Anne of Brittany, new ruler seized by the French.
When did the armies that HRE, Henry and Spain send to defend Brittany defeated?
July 1488
What did Brittany do after Anne of Brittany was seized?
Asked Henry for help
What did Henry do after Brittany asked him for help
Decided that channel cannot be completely controlled by the French (other than Calais) so he signs treaty of Redon
When was the treaty of Redon?
February 1489
What happened in February 1489?
Henry sent signed the treaty of Redon
What did the treaty of Redon mean?
Sending 6,000 troops to fight for Breton independence
How many troops did Henry send in the treaty of Redon
6,000
What did Anne of Brittany agree in the Treaty of Redon
Not to marry without Henry’s permission
In what agreement did Anne of Brittany agree not to marry without Henry’s permission
February 1489 Treaty of Redon
Who made peace with France behind Henry’s back
HRE and Spain
What happened when HRE and Spain made peace with France behind Henry’s back?
Brittany was forced to surrender
What happened in December 1491
Anne of Brittany marries Charles VIII
When did Anne of Brittany marry Charles VIII
December 1491
Who was Anne of Brittany forced to marry in December 1491?
Charles VIII