Henry 7th foreign policy

Treaty of Redon: England agreed to send 6,000 troops to Brittany to defend against French annexation.
→ Shows Henry’s aim to maintain independence of Brittany and resist French expansion.

1489

Henry invades France but quickly negotiates peace.
→ Led to Treaty of Étaples: France paid £159,000 pension & agreed not to support pretenders. Major success for national security and finances.

1492

Treaty of Medina del Campo: Marriage alliance between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon.
→ Huge for international recognition and dynastic security.

1489

Arthur and Catherine marry
→ Finally implements the treaty, but Arthur dies shortly after.

1501

Arthur dies
→ Undermines the alliance; Henry tries to marry Catherine to Prince Henry.

1502

Queen Isabella of Castile dies
→ Sparks Spanish succession crisis, weakening Ferdinand and shifting alliances.

1504

Treaty of Windsor: Philip of Burgundy and Juana shipwrecked in England; Henry supports Juana.
→ Henry gains custody of Edmund de la Pole and signs Malus Intercursus. But short-lived success.

1506

Philip of Burgundy dies
→ Ferdinand regains control, Henry is diplomatically isolated.

1506 (later)