Wolsey's foreign policies Flashcards
Who were the 2 main European superpowers?
France and the Habsburg Empire
What happened to Henry’s army when he invaded France in 1512?
They lost due to disease and drunkenness
Which 2 towns did Henry capture in the Battle of the Spurs?
Therouanne and Tournai
What battle did Henry win against France in 1513?
The Battle of the Spurs
Who were the monarchs of Spain and France?
Charles I and Francis I respectively
When was the Battle of the Spurs?
1513
When did Charles I become King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor?
1516 and 1519
When did Francis I become the King of France?
1515
Which of England’s nearby nations was allied with France?
Scotland
Catherine of Aragon was Charles I’s ______
Aunt
List Wolsey’s foreign policy aims:
-To secure diplomatic relations
-To ensure Henry felt a sense of military glory
-For Henry to gain prestige as a peacemaker