Henry VII FP Flashcards
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Who was Ferdinand of Aragon?
Ruler of Aragon in Spain. United Spain through his marriage to Isabella of Castile.
Ferdinand agreed to the marriage of his daughter Catherine to Arthur Tudor in the treaty of 1489.
What significant event occurred after Isabella of Castile’s death in 1504?
It sparked a succession crisis between her husband and her daughter.
Isabella’s death led to Juana of Castile claiming the throne.
Who was Juana of Castile?
Daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, claimed the throne of Castile after her mother’s death.
Her claim put her at war with her father.
What was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo?
A treaty from 1489 related to the marriage of Catherine Tudor and Arthur Tudor. This treaty was significant in establishing alliances
Who became Duchess of Brittany at the age of 12?
Anne of Brittany. Her age and gender made Brittany vulnerable to French reclamation.
Whom did Anne of Brittany marry in 1492?
Charles VIII of France. She had previously married Maximilian by proxy in 1489.
Who was Charles VIII of France?
King of France from 1483-1498, concerned with asserting claims to Naples. He married Anne of Brittany in 1492.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Redon in 1489?
It was a treaty concerning Brittany and France. This treaty was part of the political maneuvers involving Anne of Brittany where Henry agreed to support her claim.
What happened during James IV of Scotland’s reign?
Invaded England in 1496 and supported Warbeck until 1503. He married Margaret Tudor in 1503, which was significant for English-Scottish relations.
What was the Truce of Ayton?
A truce established in 1497 between England and Scotland. This was part of the efforts to maintain peace after invasions.
Who was Emperor Maximilian I?
Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519, gained control of the Netherlands through marriage. He married Mary of Burgundy in 1477.
What was the role of Margaret of Burgundy?
Sister of EIV & RIII, leading supporter of the Yorkist cause. She was a dowager duchess after the death of her husband Charles the Bold.
Who was Philip of Burgundy?
Son of Emperor Maximilian and husband of Juana of Castile. He supported Juana’s claim to the throne.
What was the outcome of Philip of Burgundy’s death in 1506?
It brought an end to the Castilian succession crisis. His death significantly impacted the political landscape in Spain.
What was Poyning’s Law?
A law established in 1495 concerning the governance of Ireland. This law was part of the English efforts to control Ireland.
What was the year of the Treaty of Dordrecht? What was it?
The Treaty of Dordrecht was signed in 1489 between Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and King Henry VII of England. Based on the terms of the treaty, both parties agreed to establish an alliance in order to help the Bretons.
What were Intercursus Magnus and Intercursus Malus?
Trade agreements from 1495 and 1506 respectively. These agreements were significant for trade relations.
What was the Treaty of Étaples (1492)?
Henry invaded France, leading to an agreement where France paid Henry an annual pension of £5,000, expelled Perkin Warbeck, and did not support English rebels.
Successes included financial compensation and enhanced reputation, while failures included missed military opportunities.
What was the Treaty of Medina del Campo (1489)?
It established a marriage alliance between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon, mutual support against France, and equal trading rights.
Successes included international prestige, while failures involved dowry disputes and delays in marriage finalization.
What were the key events in relations with Burgundy?
Margaret of Burgundy supported Yorkist pretenders, leading to a trade embargo (1493–1496) and the Intercursus Magnus (1496).
Successes included reduced threats and strengthened trade, while failures involved economic harm and incomplete implementation of Intercursus Malus.
What was the Treaty of Ayton (1497)?
A peace treaty with Scotland following Warbeck’s failure, which included a marriage alliance between James IV and Margaret Tudor in 1503.
Successes included reduced border threats, while failures involved inconclusive military raids.
What were the key events in relations with Ireland?
Ireland was a Yorkist stronghold; Henry reinstated the Earl of Kildare after loyalty pledges.
Successes included relative stability through diplomacy, while failures involved lack of full control and reliance on local magnates.
What was the primary focus of Henry VII’s foreign policy at the start of his reign?
Securing his claim to the throne and gaining international recognition.
This was driven by the threat of Yorkist pretenders like Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck.
