Marriage issues

What marriage was proposed in 1488?

Between H’s son Arthur and F&I’s 3 yr old daughter Catherine

When was the Treaty of Medina Del Campo signed?

Mar 1489

What was the significance of ToMC? (1)

If war with F occurred England/Spain would intervene immediately, and war between F and S likely as Spain wanted to regain land on Pyrenean borders

What was the significance of ToMC? (2)

Spain offered to help England reclaim Normandy and Aquitaine

What was the significance of ToMC? (3)

Henry realised reconquest of lands in F was unrealistic and recognition from a major royal family was more important

When did H finalise the marriage agreement with Spain?

1496, minted a new gold sovereign which he portrayed wearing the imperial crown

When did Catherine arrive in England?

1501, with an 100,000 crown dowry

Why was Catherine’s arrival delayed?

Henry’s insecure position and Warbeck issue, Spain not willing to send C if there was a risk H would be removed from throne

Significance of marriage agreement? (1)

H hoped to use new ties with S to gain access to new Spanish empire

Significance of marriage agreement? (2)

Catherine’s sister Joanna married Philip of Burgundy which brought Spain and Burgundy closer offering a new ally

When were Catherine and Arthur married?

Nov 1501

When did Arthur died and what occurred as corollary?

Apr 1502, Catherine betrothed to A’s younger brother (H VIII) following papal dispensation

Who died in Nov 1504 and what did this start and end?

Isabella of Castile, started Castilian succession crisis and ended anti-French alliance between S,E and NL

Why was J of Castile marrying P of Burgundy an issue in terms of trade?

H wanted to preserve trade links with the NL and didn’t want to antagonise Philip

Why was J of Castile marrying P of Burgundy an issue in terms of Yorkists?

Earl of Suffolk was being sheltered in Burgundy and H feared they would support Suffolk in an attack to claim the throne for the Yorkists

Why was J of Castile marrying P of Burgundy an issue in terms of links?

H didn’t want to lose links with Spain

Why was J of Castile marrying P of Burgundy an issue in terms of influence?

If Castile came under Burgundian influence rather than being part of Spain marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine would be less beneficial

What did Henry consider doing in 1505?

Tried to establish more amicable relations with Philip as Ferdinand had turned to Louis XII for support

Who did Henry consider marrying?

Philip’s sister Margaret of Savoy, and also antagonise Spain further by refusing to return Catherine’s dowry

When did Philip shelter in England and what was the significance?

Early 1506, persuaded to sign a treaty with England where the Earl of Suffolk would be handed over to England and Prince Henry would marry Philip’s sister

Where did Philip and Joanna arrive in Apr 1506?

Castile, F forced to withdraw to Aragon

Who died in Sept 1506 and what is the significance in terms of marriage?

Philip, prospect of a Spanish marriage between prince Henry and Catherine more appealing

Who died in Sept 1506 and what is the significance in terms of regency rule?

Feared F would seize the opportunity of weak regency rule in Burgundy to gain land there so H attempted to restore links w S by proposing marriage to Joanna

Who died in Sept 1506 and what is the significance in terms of dowry?

F refused to agree to H’s marriage or send rest of Catherine’s dowry

Significance of 1508 events? (1)

Reduced Magnus Intercursus concession to speed up process of marrying Mary to Charles of Ghent and win Burgundian support

What was the issue of Magnus Intercursus revocation?

Not in english interests as it favoured english merchants

Significance of 1508 events? (2)

Created anti-spanish alliance and embarrassed S

What disaster occurred in Dec 1508?

Louis XII decides to not antagonise Spain- League of Cambrai signed between F, HRE and papacy excluding England