Relations with Burgundy and Spain

Question 1

Relations with Burgundy

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Answer 1

Relations with Burgundy were crucial as the cloth trade went through Antwerp and was the largest part of British trade income, but were difficult as they supported Warbeck and Simnel. Henry put a trade embargo on Burgundy between 1493-96 until the Magnus Intercursus.

In 1506 Philip oB sought shelter in England due to storm, and agreed the Malus Intercursus that handed over Suffolk.

Question 2

Relations with Spain

Answer 2

Medina del Campo signed in 1489. This married Catherine of Aragon and Arthur in 1501 and agree Spain wouldn’t harbour English rebels.
Henry moved towards an anti-Spanish alliance in 1508

Question 3

Marriage negotiations

Answer 3

Spain
Medina del Campo 1489 married Arthur + Catherine of Aragon. Catherine didn’t arrive until 1501 due to Warbeck threat.
Catherine betrothed to Henry in 1503 after Arthurs death

Scotland
Peace of Ayton 1499. Margaret married James IV.