Ferdinand and Isabella Foreign Policy
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- Created on: 05-02-19 10:22
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- Ferdinand and Isabella- Foreign Policy
- Relations w/ North Africa
- Spain took a number of ports and cities in NA
- Helped secure trade and dominance over Western Med.
- Relations w/ France
- Disputes between Aragon + France over Cerdagne + Rousillon occupied by France
- This ended after the Treaty of Barcelona
- Took Naples from French in 1495
- Battle of Cerignola 1503- French recognition of Aragon's control of Naples, Sicily + Sardinia
- Summary of foreign pol. achievements
- Skilful ambassadors
- Skilful army
- Naples, NA coast, Cerdagne + Rousillion
- However- VERY EXPENSIVE
- Relations w/ Italy
- Naples ran by an illegitimate branch of F's family
- King Ferante weak- France took over before Aragon steps in
- F recieved Holy League under pretence of aiding Pope
- Relations w/ Portugal
- Gave up claim to Canary Islands- Treaty of Tordesillas
- Eldest daughter married Prince Alfonso. He invaded Castile thinking he had a right to the throne
- Relations w/ Navarre
- F married Germaine de Foix 1506.
- Navarre incorporated into Castile 1515
- Relations w/ England
- Katherine of Aragon marries Arthur then Henry VIII when Arthur dies
- Relations w/ North Africa
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