Wolsey - Foreign Policy Flashcards

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1511

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  • Persuaded Henry VIII to join the Holy League against France, under the instruction of Pope Julius II, improving England’s image in Europe
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1513

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  • Boosted his position in Henry VIII’s council as he supported his policy of expanding into France and successfully lead the First French Campaign
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1514

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  • Organised temporary peace with France, finalising the agreements for Mary’s marriage to Louis XII
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1517

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  • Made a treaty to restore peace with France in order to end Francis’ support of the Duke of Albany in Scotland which posed a threat to Wolsey. This treaty returned Tournai to French control, compensating Wolsey and increasing the pension, as well as Francis keeping Albany out of Scotland and marrying Mary when she is of age
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1518

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  • The Treaty of London is signed among 20 nations as a non aggressive alliance against Turkish Expansion, hijacking the Pope’s plan for European peace
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1520

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  • Met with Francis I at the Field of Cloth of Gold and met Charles V near Calais, agreeing not to make any new alliances with France, conflicting the Treaty of London
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1521

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  • Put himself forward for election for papacy at Henry’s request
  • Unable to create anti-French alliance at the tripartite meeting in Calais
  • Charles and Francis were at war. Charles asked for Henry’s help, which he provided, whilst Wolsey sought to arbitrate in Calais
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1522

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  • England declare war on France in June in the Second French Campaign
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1523

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  • Henry and Charles agree to each bring 40000 troops in a joint enterprise against France by May.
  • In August, Henry’s army of 10000 march on Paris, led by the Duke of Suffolk
  • Henry and Charles form an alliance with the Duke of Bourbon who rebels against Francis in the summer
  • The Second French Campaign exhausts crown funds
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1524

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  • The Great Enterprise is put on hold
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1525

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  • Fails to raise funds through benevolences of the nobility in the Amicable Grant
  • Secretly negotiated with France, leading to the Treaty of the More
  • In February, Charles beats Francis at Patvia
  • The anglo imperial alliance collapsed
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1526

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  • Introduce the Eltham Ordinances in wake if the Amicable Grant to remove members of the noble faction who were opposed to Wolsey’s pro French policy
  • Joins the League of Cognac with Papal support, allying with France and Italy, losing Henry and Wolsey some influence
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1529

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  • Prestige, money and territory are no longer Henry’s priorities
  • Join the Peace of Cambrai
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