Henry VII - Brittany and the War with France Summary of dates, notes and actions of Henry VII's relationship with France. 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryBritish monarchy - Tudors and StuartsA2/A-levelAll boards Created by: TiulaCreated on: 03-04-12 09:28 Background Brittany was a semi-independant state in north-west France ruled by the Dukes of Brittany, overseen by French monarchy Duke Francis of Brittany supported rebels against the French monarch as King Charles VIII was a minor, France was governed by the regent Anne of Beaujeu 1487 - French invaded wanted to support a marriage between heiress Anne of Brittany and the young King Charles VIII of France 1488 - Duke Francis died Young Duchess Anne looked to foreign powers for support 1 of 5 Problems for Henry VII England and Brittany had strong trading links French control of Breton ports would be a strategic threat to England the prevailing wind from Brittany to Dover would make it easy for France to attack by sea the expansion of France over the last 50 years posed an increasing threat to England Henry felt the need to intervene on Brittany's behalf 2 of 5 The Treaties 1489 Treaty of Redon England-Brittany Duchess Anne promised to pay the cost for 6,000 English troops towns of Morlaix and Concarneau handed over as guarantees Treaty of Medina del Campo England-Spain mutual alliance, not to harbour rebels joint war with France and neither side to make a separate peace marriage between Arthur and Catherine Treaty of Dordrecht England-Burgundy cemented the Anglo-Burgundian alliance confirmed at the Treaty of Woking, 1490 3 of 5 Action 1489 - English troops arrived in Brittany 1490 - Spanish troops arrive in Brittany soon withdrawn due to commitments in Spain in hope of an ally, Duchess Anne married Maxmilian of Hapsburg by proxy 1491 - French victory; Duchess Anne married to Charles VIII 1492 - Henry VII landed troops in Calais and began to beseige Boulogne 4 of 5 Result 1492 - Treaty of Etaples Charles VIII was planning an attack on Naples and wanted to ensure peace with England to enable this France to pay England £150,000 in installments of £5,000 p.a. Henry was to withdraw his army, but not his claim to the French throne Charles VIII was not to harbour Yorkist rebels France to pay Breton debts to England 1498 - Charles VIII died. Louis XII succeeded him, and promised: to be bound by the Treaty of Etaples to pay Henry's pension to keep out Yorkist rebels 5 of 5
How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured under Henry VII? 5.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings
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