HH1 - Foreign Policy Outcomes

What were Wolsey’s successes at foreign policy?

The Battle of the Spurs (1514), The Treaty of London (1518) and the Field of the Cloth of Gold (1520).

When was the Battle of the Spurs?

1514

What was the Battle of the Spurs?

The final battle in the first French war that ultimately gave victory to Henry.

When was the Treaty of London?

1518

What was the Treaty of London?

Treaty signed by 20 European leaders and the Pope, promised universal peace by proposing that each state followed a non-aggressive by not attacking each other, if one power did go to war then other powers would give aid to the power being attacked.

What were the consequences of the Treaty of London?

Brought prestige to Henry, placed Henry and Wolsey at the centre of European politics and it only lasted for three years before France and the Habsburg empire declared war on each other in 1521.

When was the Field of the Cloth of Gold?

A diplomatic meeting between Henry VIII and Francis I in 1520, a splendid showcase for the two Kings and an impressive display of English power and wealth, putting Henry at the centre of European diplomacy.

When was the Field of the Cloth of Gold?

1520

What was the Treaty of Bruges?

Charles and Henry would work together to seize French territory and throne.

What were the consequences of the Treaty of Bruges?

Charles gave Henry little military support, ignored Henry’s suggestion the France should be divided between England and Holy Roman Empire, instead Charles released Francis from captivity, war was unpopular as it cost £430,000 and achieved little.

What was the Treaty of Cambrai?

Francis signed peace treaty with Charles but only told Wolsey when it was too late, leaving England isolated and vulnerable in Europe.

When was the Treaty of Cambrai?

1529

When was the Treaty of Bruges and Battle of Pavia?

1521 and 1525 respectively.