HVII Succession and Foreign policy Flashcards
(15 cards)
Why were foreign policy and succession closely linked?
Marriage proposals were a normal part of diplomatic activity, as monarchs used family members as pawns in a game of diplomatic chess
When was Prince Arthur Born?
1486
When was Prince Henry born?
1491
Why did the security of the dynasty falter in 1502?
Due to the death of Prince Arthur
Why was Henry worried about the security of his dynasty after Arthur’s death?
He worried that he may die while prince Henry was still young as his health was deteriorating
How did Henry dispose of the threat the Earl of Suffolk caused?
He pressed Philip of Burgundy and his father to hand him over when Juana and Philip were forced to take refuge in England in 1505
Who was there a growing split between when Henry’s health began to deteriorate?
Officials within the council learned (Empson and Dudley) and some of his other advisors (Fox and Lovell)
Why did the Duke of Buckingham pose a threat to the dynasty?
He was a descendent of Edward III
When did Henry VII die?
21st April 1509
Why did the death of the king not get announced at first?
Bishop Fox, Richard Weston and Margaret Beaufort sought to manipulate the terms of the succession to their advantage, so they are around the new king
When was Henry’s death announced?
23rd April 1509
How did the new regime begin after the Kings death?
Troublemakers were rounded up
Why were marriage alliances sought?
to enhance a monarchs power and influence and dynastic security
How did Henry make a marriage alliance with Spain?
Through arranging a marriage between Catherine of Aragon and his son Arthur, and then later Henry
How did Henry make a marriage alliance with Scotland?
He arranged for his oldest daughter, Margaret, to be married to James IV of scotland
