Treaty of Picquigny, 1475

What did Edward begin to plan in 1468?

He began to plan an invasion of France and obtained taxation for this cause from parliament but the projected plan did not go ahead, gaining considerable resentment about the waste of money

What alliance did Edward IV secure in 1474?

An alliance with Burgundy against France

What was he granted by the parliament of November 1472?

A special tax of one-tenth of all income from land which was to pay for 13,000 archers for the campaign.

In what less conventional ways did Edward raise money for the war?

Benevolences (gift of money from a subject or group of subjects to the kings) which Edward toured the kingdom for and personally requested.

What rumour circulated about how Edward obtained these benevolences?

Wealthy london merchants were generous because their wives persuaded them to be- female support having been obtained by Edward granting them sexual favours.

When and where was the Treaty of Picquigny signed?

1475

Louis and Edward met on a bridge over the Somme at Picquigny and signed a treaty there.

What were the 3 key terms of the Treaty of Picquigny?

• A seven year truce between the two countries

• The marriage of the Dauphin Charles to Edward’s eldest daughter, Elizabeth

• France to pay the English £15,000 immediately and then £10,000 annually in the form of a pension

How did people react in England to the Treaty of Picquigny?

Edward and his army were heavily criticised for what was seen as a dishonorable settlement and many were angry that their taxes and benevolences had been wasted.

How was the treaty of Picquigny advantageous for Edward?

The pension allowed him to manage without further appeals to parliament for taxation to meet his costs until 1482