Henry VIII, 1509–1547: Relationships with Scotland and Other Foreign Powers - France Under Wolsey Flashcards
Who led France during Henry VIII’s reign?
• Louis XII
- Dies in 1515
• Francis I
Outline the main events of Henry’s foreign policy with France from 1511-1514
• 1511
- England joins anti-French Holy League with Spain, HRE and Papacy
• 1512
- Henry sends 10,000 troops to France
- Achieves nothing
• 1513
- England wins Battle of the Spurs and captures Therouanne and Tournai
• 1514
- Through Treaty of Saint Germaine-en-Laye
- England keeps Therouanne and Tournai
- Henry given annual pension for giving up his claim to French throne
Describe the anti-French alliance Henry VIII joins. When does England join the alliance?
- 1511
- Holy League
- Involved Spain, HRE and Papacy
When does Henry VIII first invade France?
- 1512
How did Henry VIII’s first invasion of France go?
- 1512
- 10,000 men
- Unsuccessful
- Many soldiers demoralised and ill
When does Henry VIII invade France for a second time?
- 1513
How did Henry VIII’s second invasion of France go?
- 1513
- Expedition led by Wolsey
- England wins Battle of the Spurs
- Captures Therouanne and Tournai
What agreement was made following Henry VIII’s second invasion of France? When was this agreement made?
- Treaty of Saint Germaine-en-Laye
- 1514
What was agreed under the Treaty of Saint-Germaine-en-Laye?
- England keeps Therouanne and Tournai
- Henry receives annual pension for giving up his claim to French throne
What was the significance of Henry VIII’s invasion of France?
- Slight boost in reputation
- Expensive - wiped out surplus of money Henry VII made
- Tournai and Therouanne not impressive achievements - Tournai described as ‘ungracious doghole’
- 1518 - Tournai sold back to France for less than the English had paid to repair its defences after the siege
When was Tournai sold back to England? What losses did this bring?
- 1518
- Sold back to French for less than England had paid to repair it after siege in 1513
