Foreign Policy (Portugal) Flashcards
King Sebastian’s death - who was named King after him?
Had been tempted by a disputed succession for the Moroccan throne in 1577 and set sail in 1578. Him and numerous leading Portuguese nobles were killed. Cardinal Henry was crowned King in his stead as he had the strongest claim however he was 66 and unfit to rule.
Relations between Philip and Henry.
Henry was Philip’s uncle and supported his claim to the throne before his death in 1580.
Name an incentive for uniting the two nations.
- financial incentives as there had been a bankruptcy in 1576
- Portuguese trade of pepper, spices and silk
- securing of the peninsula
- military purposes (gain the Portuguese naval fleet)
Outline Philip’s propaganda campaign.
Headed by de Moura - commercial advantages outlined, bribery of the promise of offices was used, capitalised on Philip’s Portuguese roots, exploited procrastination of Portuguese cortes
When did Philip send troops to annex Portugal?
June 1580 - 37 000 troops were sent under the command of Alba. The Duke threatened his army with severe consequences if they pillages the countryside
When was Philip crowned king?
April 1581
Who was appointed as constable?
Duke of Braganca
How did Philip secure support of nobles?
Secured the freedom of those incarcerated in Morocco - including Braganca’s heir
When and where in Portugal did Philip stay?
Remained in Lisbon from 1580 to 1583
Advantages of the Portuguese annexation?
- gained brazil, east indies, azores and west africa
- gained a number of atlantic ports such as lisbon
- gained the Portuguese navy which contained 12 gallons
When were customs and barriers abolished?
1582
Caveats of annexation of portugal.
- financial contributions were relatively minor due to the costs associated with maintaining these acquisitions
- portuguese refused taxation Philip attempetd to impose and he was forced to adhere to their customs
