Foreign policy :1515-1519

Who became King of France in 1515?

Francis I

What did Francis do in 1515?

Encouraged Mary to marry the Duke of Suffolk after Louis’ death- bad for Henry VIII

What did France take control of in 1515?

French victory at Marignano- gave France control of Milan

Who died in 1517 and what happened due to this?

H ordered W to construct an anti-french alliance, but the death of F of Aragon and accession of Charles I led to peace treaty between F and S, and HRE

What did H have to do as a consequence of events in 1517?

Look for peace with France

What was signed in Oct 1518?

Treaty of London, W used Pope’s visit to discuss Ottoman threat to his advantage and got over 20 countries to sign a universal peace treaty, showed W’s diplomatic skill

What was a consequence of ToL?

Tournai sacrificed

What occurred in 1519?

Charles elected Holy Roman Emperor, shifted balance of power