Spanish - Restoration of Royal Authority Flashcards
Why was personal presence important for the restoration of royal authority during isabella and ferdinands reign?
95% of their population was made up of peasantry which meant they needed to humanise themselves using a medieval method like personal presence
How did Isabella and Ferdinand carry out the concept of personal presence?
They visited every part of Castile in 30 years
How did the death of John II in 1479 allow Ferdinand to secure royal authority?
It meant that Ferdinand was unchallenged for the throne. This was important as the Treaty of Alcáçovas had also be signed ending the war of succession so Isabella and Ferdinand were able to unite Spain.
When they used personal presence where did Isabella and Ferdinand visit?
They mainly visited Old Castile however they also visited New Castile and Andalusia. However the two rarely went to Aragon
How did the theories of Kingship help to restore Royal Authority for Isabella and Ferdinand and what were they?
They were written by letrados and empowered Isabella and Ferdinand
What did the theories of Kingship state?
That monarch was not just a political institution but also an institution that maintained a unique relationship with god
Why did Isabella and Ferdinand have troubles at the beginning of their reign?
They didn’t have the ability to directly challenge the powerful Castilian aristocracy directly
What powerful families did Isabella and Ferdinand make alliances with?
The Mendozas and Velascos
What two important naval bases did Isabella and Ferdinand seize? (when and from whom)
- Gibraltar - Duke of medina sidonia 1502
- Cartagena - Don Pedro Fajardo 1503
- Isabella and Ferdinand compensated them for their losses
What was the impact of seizing the Gibraltar naval base?
Medina Sidonia organised a rebellion in 1507 however he was unsuccessful
What did Medina Sidonia’s rebellion in 1507 show?
Monarchial authority was insecure without the complete submission of powerful nobles
