WOTR Knowledge Tests (1472-82) “Edward’s Foreign Policy” Flashcards
What treaty did Edward sign with Brittany in 1472?
Treaty of Chateaugiron
Who did he sign the Treaty of London with in 1474?
Burgundy
How much money did Edward raise from Parliament for his war with France?
£100,000
What year was the treaty of Picquiny with France?
1475
How much was Edward given to leave France?
75,000 crowns
How much was the pension England got from the Treaty of Picquiny?
50,000 crowns
What marriage/betrothel was arranged by the treaty of Picquiny?
Elizabeth of York and Dauphin of France
In 1477, Charles the Bold died leaving who as his heir?
His 19 year old daughter, Mary of Burgundy
In May 1477, which town did Hastings and Gloucester siege which broke the Treaty of Picquiny?
Boulogne (led to Louis XI offering a marriage with the Dauphin to Mary of Burgundy)
Who did Edward’s sister, Margaret of Burgundy, suggest married Mary?
Clarence (Edward disagreed and offered Rivers)
Who did Mary or Burgundy end up marrying?
Maximilian of Austria
When did Edward make an agreement with Burgundy, for them to take up paying the pension instead?
August 1480
Who happened which broke the agreement of Burgundy?
Mary of Burgundy died, leaving her young daughter Margaret of Austria as heir
In what year was Edward’s daughter, Cecily of York betrothed to James III’s son?
1478
There had been an increase in Scottish raids in the English border, and so in 1482 which noble led an attack on Scotland?
Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Who was Gloucester going to put on the throne in Scotland?
Duke of Albany (King’s brother)
Gloucester was able to capture Edinburgh, but did not keep it, what town did they manage to recapture though?
Berwick
What year was the Treaty of Arras?
1482
What was the treaty of Arras?
An agreement between France and Burgundy, including the marriage of the Dauphin to Margaret of Austria (and Burgundy) (Edward lost the marriage and the pension)
