Henry VIII's Foreign Policy Flashcards
When did Henry join the Holy League?
1511
Who else was in the Holy League?
The Pope, Venetians, Swiss, Ferdinand of Aragon
Who was the Holy League against?
The French
When was the Battle of Flodden?
1513
Who was the Battle of Flodden against?
Scotland
What was the result of the Battle of Flodden?
Scots defeated, James IV killed, Scottish threat destroyed
When was the Battle of the Spurs?
August 1513
Who was involved in the Battle of the Spurs?
Henry was allied to Ferdinand of Spain, Maximillian of the HRE and the Netherlands and the Pope. Against the French.
What was the result of the Battle of the Spurs?
Henry’s cavalry won when they chased a detachment of French horses and captured some notable prisoners.
When was the Treaty of London?
1518
What was the Treaty of London?
Universal peace and friendship treaty subscribed to by over 20 European rulers including Francis I, Maximillian, Charles I and the Pope.
When was the Field of Cloth and Gold?
June 1520
What was the Field of Cloth and Gold?
Meeting between Henry and Francis I outside Calais.
What was the purpose of the Field of Cloth and Gold?
Francis and Charles V wanted Henry as an ally before the Hapsburg-Valois war broke out.
What was the outcome of the Field of Cloth and Gold?
Nothing of diplomatic value achieved - nothing decided - the countries were at war with each other in less than 2 years.
What did Henry’s first French campaigns involve?
Battle of Spurs
Was the Treaty of London successful in the long term?
No. France attacked Navarre in Spain.
What happened in the 2nd French Campaign?
Henry tried to utilise growing hostility between France and Spain.
Hope to use Spanish allies - let him down, didn’t come to his aid.
Invasion of 1523 entirely wasted trip - left empty handed.
When was the Sack of Rome?
1527
What happened in the Sack of Rome and how did it effect England?
Pope taken prisoner by Charles V.
Effected divorce case (Pope unlikely to grant Henry’s request as it was insulting to Catherine - Charles’ aunt)
When was the Battle of Pavia?
1525
What happened at the Battle of Pavia?
Henry shown up - Decisive strike launched by Charles at the French in Italy but Henry couldn’t raise the money to get involved (Amicable Grant). Francis was captured.
How much did it cost for Henry to capture Boulogne?
£2 million
When was the Treaty of Cambrai?
1529
Who was the Treaty of Bruges between?
England and Spain
Was the Treaty of Bruges a success or failure?
Failure - Charles left Henry stranded during his French invasion in 1523.
When did Henry capture Boulogne?
1544
What were the terms of the Treaty of Ardres?
England keep Boulogne until 1554 when it was to be restored to the French with new fortifications built by the English.
English would receive French Pension
When was the Treaty of Ardres?
1546
