Henry VIII Flashcards
When did Henry VIII become king?
1509
What was Henry’s first thing?
Marriage deal with Catherine of Aragon
Who was arrested and executed as a statement to the nobility 1509?
Empson and Dudley
What was Henry VIII first foreign policy?
an International alliance against france in 1511-12
Why did the Holy League against france fail?
no cohesive plan/strategy
Who masterminded the 1513 Invasion of France?
Thomas Wolsey
What two towns did Henry capture in 1513?
Tournai and Theroanne.
Why is Battle of the Spurs known as such?
to “earn your spurs” showed warrior status throughout Europe,W
What happened whilst Henry VIII was fighting in France 1513?
James VI launched an invasion from Scotland.
Who dealt with the Scottish invasion 1513?
Catherine of Aragon acting as Lord Regent.
Earl of Surrey lead Battle of Flodden - proving loyalty
Who was killed in the Battle of Flodden?
James IV
When was the Treaty of Saint Germane-en-laye?
1514Wha
What was the outcome of the treaty?
Sister Mary to marry Louis XII,
Tournai and Theroanne to be kept.
Henry gives up claim to French throme
When was Wolsey made the Lord Chancellor?
1515
When did Martin luther publish his 95 thesis?
1517
What was the 1518 Treaty of London?
Wolsey + Pope see Ottoman Empire as threat,
Peace between England and all other major countries.
Could start a crusade?
When was Wolsey made Papal legate?
1518
Who became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1519?
Charles VW
Who was born in 1519?
Henry Fitzroy
What did Wolsey put forward to keep peace in Europe?
Field of Cloth and Gold in France, weight scales against Charles V
What happened at the Field of Cloth and Gold in 1520?
Francis and Henry wrestling match, they fall out.
Who was executed in 1521 for Treason?
Duke of Buckingham - “King isn’t going to be king much longer”
Last Duke executed after Wolsey investigation
When was the Court of Requests/ Star chamber introduced by Wolsey?
1521
What book did Henry VIII publish that awarded him Defender of the Faith?
‘In Defence of the Seven Sacraments’ 1521
What was the Treaty of Bruges 1521?
Henry and Charles V to attack France.
How did Wolsey streamline the Monasteries throughout England in 1521?
Amalgamated those with 7-12 members, closed ones with less than 6
What was the 1522 Treaty of Windsor?
Princess Mary betrothed to Charles V
What did Wolsey pass in 1525 that damaged his reputation?
Amicable Grant
What was the Amicable Grant?
A mandatory gift from all clergy to Henry V,
seen as an abuse of power as Clergy cannot be taxed.
Wolsey tries pleasing Henry for it to fail.
Why was the Battle of Pavia significant?
first use of cannons in a battle, Francis captured and held ransom.
Why did Henry feel betrayed by Charles V in 1525
Henry wanted to invade France with Charles and divide land as agreed, Charles V ransomed Francis back.