Henry VII foreign policy Flashcards
What was the Treaty of Dordrecht and when was it?
1487- Maximilian and Ferdinand agreed to send troops to Brittany along with Henry.
What was the shortcoming of Dordrecht?
Maximilian and Ferdinand both pulled out of this agreement in 1488.
What treaty did Anne of Brittany and Henry VII create in 1489?
Treaty of Redon
How many of Henry’s troops did Anne of Brittany agree to pay for through Redon?
3,000
When was the Treaty of Cambrai and why was it significant?
1508- Henry VII was left out of it :(
Which treaty initially secured the French Pension and when?
Etaples- 1492.
Why was 1491 a significant year for France/Brittany issues?
Anne of Brittany and King Charles of France were married in December. France were still trying to absorb Brittany. Henry called parliament to raise a subsidy for 12,000 men in order to protect Brittany.
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When and what was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo?
1489- Treaty with Spain that promised mutual assistance, marriage between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon, no harbouring of rebels (looking at you, Warbeck).
Why was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo a bit iffy?
Henry wanted a dowry from Ferdinand of 400,000 crowns for Catherine of Aragon, but only received 200,000. Ferdinand also did not assist with Brittany. He didn’t harbour Warbeck, though, so that was good.
When were Catherine and Arthur married?
1501
When did Arthur die and what did they have to get in order to marry Catherine to his brother?
1502, Papal dispensation. Henry and Catherine betrothed in 1503 by the way.
When did the Spanish Succession crisis begin and why?
1504- Isabella of Castille (Ferdinand’s wife) died.
What mistakes did Henry make during the succession crisis in Spain?
He backed Philip of Burgundy in the crisis. He also tried to retract Catherine and Henry’s betrothal by saying it was invalid.
Who was Philip of Burgundy and when did he die?
1506, Ferdinand’s brother.
