Henry VII - How significant was the Breton Crisis 1488 - 1492 - RG3 Flashcards
When did France set its sights on recovering Brittany?
1487
Why was the independence of Brittany at risk?
The Duke was too old and had no male heirs
Who was the first nation to send troops into Brittany?
France
Who sent troops into Brittany in response to the French doing so?
Maximillian
Ferdinand of Spain
Why did Henry not want to start a war with France?
The cost would put great strain on his finances
He did not want to annoy France when pretenders to the throne were active
Why did Henry feel that he owed the Duke of Brittany a debt of gratitude?
For sheltering him from the Yorkists for so many years
Why was French control of Brittany a problem for Henry?
It would increase their ability to invade England
How many troops did Henry pledge to send under the Treaty of Redon 1489?
6000
Give a benefit of Henry sending 6000 troops to Brittany?
Anne of Brittany agreed not to marry without Henry’s permission
How many troops did Henry actually send to Brittany?
Over 3000
The treaty of Dordrecht was when?
February 1489
How many troops did Henry send to help Maximillinas fight with the French?
3000
What did Maximillian not do under the Treaty of Dordrecht 1489?
He didnt honour his side of the bargain to save Brittany’s independence and made peace with Charles VIII of France and in July
When was the treaty of Medina del campo?
March 1489
What did the treaty of Medina Del Campo entail?
Henry and Spain agreed to go to war against France to recover lost territories
Which 2 marriages did come out of the treaty of Medina Del Campo
Catherine of Aragon to Prince Arthur and later Henry VIII
What was Henry keen to stress to the French throughout the whole crisis?
He was only acting in defence of Brittany and he had no intention to go further
When did Maximillian marry Anne of Brittany?
January 1491
When was Anne of Brittany forced to marry Charles Vii of France?
December 1491
When was the Treaty of Etaples signed?
1492
Under the Treaty of Etaples, how much was Henry’s army paid to leave France?
745000 crowns ( 5% of the King’s annual income)
Why was the Treaty of Etaples important regarding Warbeck
The French agreed not to support the King’s enemies
Why can it be argued that intervention in Brittany gained recognition?
It established England on the European stage
