Henry VII's relationship with other foreign powers

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Mind Map on Henry VII's relationship with other foreign powers, created by James Burns on 01/01/2016.
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Henry VII's relationship with other foreign powers
  1. Henry's foreign policy aims were that he wanted to maintain good relations and defence with other countries (he also wanted to avoid war)-He sought to maintain positive relations with foreign power to ensure national security, recognition of the tudor dynasty, and defence of the English trading interests.
    1. Timeline
      1. 1487-French invasion of Brittany
        1. 1488- Anglo-French truce
          1. 1489- Treaty of Redon between Eng and Brit and Treaty of Medina del Campo between Eng and Spn
            1. 1492- England invades France and Treaty of Etaples
              1. 1496 - Magnus Intercursus- Scotland invades England
                1. 1497- Truce of Ayton between England and Scotland
                  1. 1501- Marriage of Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon
                    1. 1502- Death of Prince Arthur
                      1. 1503- Marriage of Princess Margaret and James IV of Scotland
                        1. 1504- Death of Queen of Castile
                          1. 1506- Philip of Burgundy stuck in England. Malus Intercursus. Death of Philip
      2. Henry's first event in foreign policy was with Brittany. After France invaded in 1487, it looked like France would control Brittany (alarming Henry because of how close it is to England, and because he was brought up here).He then called parliament to get money to fight for against France
        1. England and Brittany agreed the Treaty of Redon in 1489, meaning that Duchess Anne (the heir to Brittany) would pay for an English army. As Henry signed this, he was also trying to strengthen his alliance with Maximilian (the holy roman empire). Maximilian conducted a Marriage by Proxy (only one individual is present) with Anne but this never feel through, therefore she married Charles VIII of France, leading to France ceasing control of Brittany.
          1. The English Army went to Brittany, but Anne surrendered before. Leaving the army marooned in Brittany, leaving Henry in a difficult position. This was made worse by Warbeck seeking refuge in France. However, Henry launched an invasion of France in 1492, and as a result the French signed the treaty of Etaples in 1492, thus handing Perkin Warbeck to England and paying Henry a pension.
      3. As England's exports went through the Netherlands, it was important that good relations were maintained. The presence of Margaret, the Duchess of Burgundy (sister of Richard III) greatly complicated this. Maximilian (Margarets step-son), became Holy Roman Empire in 1493 and gave jurisdiction over the Netherlands to his son, Philip.
        1. Relations between England and Burgundy deteriorated due to the hospitality of Warbeck by Maximilian and Philip, and as a result, Henry put an embargo on trade with Burgundy, diminishing trade and limiting the dynasty. This led to a lot of anger in areas of commercial interest such as London and the east-coast. However, once Warbeck left Burgundy, the intercursus Magnus was passed in 1496, bringing the embargo to an end.
          1. After this, the Treaty of Windsor was passed and as a result, led to a new trade agreement called the Intercursus Malus. In this, Henry demanded a trade deal which would made English merchants stronger in the Netherland (but it was never enforced and eventually didn't take place). Another outcome was that Philip and Maximilian handed over the Earl of Suffolk, whom was imprisoned. Therefore, this trade showed an increase in trading position and security of the dynasty for Henry.
          2. Between 1485 and 1495, Anglo-Scottish relations were tense but remained calm.
            1. Problems arose when King James IV offered hospitality to Warbeck in 1495. Warbeck stayed for 2 years a the Scottish court and received a marriage (to James' cousin, Catherine) and pension. James then gave Warbeck a small army to cross the border to England, but the army later retreated. This then led to Henry raising a large army invasion of Scotland, which led to taxation rebellion against Henry by the people in England.
              1. In 1497, a large rebellion in Cornwall scared Henry. This led Henry to make a truce with Scotland in Ayton (a town north of the English border).
                1. in 1498, Anglo-Scottish relations improved. This led to James having no need for Warbeck, thus causing him to be executed in 1499
                  1. Between 1501-1503. It was agreed that James should marry Henry's daughter, princess Margaret. in 1502, but this took place due to the treaty of Perpetual Peace. The marriage took place in 1503. These improvements lasted until Henry's death.
            2. Spain was ruled by Ferdinand and his wife Isabella, due to its power, Henry wanted to develop good relations. The Treaty of Medina de Campo in 1489 was important for Henry as it gave him peace and security with Spain. It meant there was mutual protection in the event of an attack, agreed to not harbour rebels and pretenders, and a marriage alliance between Arthur (Henry's son) and Catherine of Aragon (the daughter of Ferdinand)
              1. This treaty did have its downsides, arrangements for the marriage was problematic, Ferdinand was reluctant about the marriage whilst Henry's stability was threatened by Warbeck, Ferdinand didn't want to give Arthur bride power over Catherine.
                1. The marriage was finally agreed in 1499, and took place in 1501 but Arthur's death in 1502 brought complications
                  1. Henry offered Catherine to marry his son, Henry, but Ferdinand was reluctant and the marriage would require the Pope to grant it. In 1504, Henry lost his enthusiasm for the marriage (after Isabella's death, Ferdinand became a less significant political figure.
                    1. In 1506, Philip of Burgundy and Juana were sailing to Spain, but due to bad weather, they were forced to land in England. Henry then took advantage of this and forced them to sign the Treaty of Windsor (1506). Henry then secured a strong relationship with them by using the Intercursus Malus, making them hand over the Earl of Suffolk, and Henry's recognition of Juana and Philip as rules of Castile.
                      1. However after Philip of Burgundy's death, various problems arose due to Henry's siding with Philip. Sadly Juana was stricken with grief and couldn't help Henry, Ferdinand took the opportunity to become regent of Castile again, Ferdinand ensured the marriage between Prince Henry and Catherine wouldn't take place in Henry VII's lifetime, thus leaving Henry isolated in Europe.
                        1. In 1486, Elizabeth gave birth to Prince Arthur, by 1491, Prince Henry was born. Arthur was well educated as he was to inherit the throne. Margaret and Mary were also born.
                          1. Henry VII was scared because Prince Henry wasn't old enough to rule as his health deteriorated. As Henry VII's health deteriorated, there was a split in his officials and his advisers who wanted to position themselves effectively after Henry's death. There were also fears about Suffolk and Richard de la Pole ceasing power.
                            1. Henry eventually died on the 21st of April in 1509 however his death was kept quiet. Bishop Fox and Richard Weston then attempted to cease control over the heir for their advantage.
                              1. Marriage alliances were an essential part of diplomacy for Henry so that he could enhance his power and influence. He tried to maintain an alliance with Spain by using a marriage alliance between Catherine of Aragon and his son, Arthur (however this was unsuccessful as Arthur died). He then tried to get his son. Henry, to marry Catherine however this was also unsuccessful. His oldest daughter, Margaret, was to marry James IV of Scotland, strengthening an alliance with Scotland and England. Mary would later marry the King of France in order to secure a peaceful relation between the countries.
              2. Henry VII had little influence over Ireland. He only had power in the 'Pale' (an area of land surrounding Dublin). Power in the rest of Ireland belonged to various barons, however the most important were the Fitzgeralds and the Butlers.
                1. The Earl of Kildare (leader of the Fitzgeralds) was a dominant figure. He was the Lord Deputy of Ireland since 1477. He was had Yorkist sympathies, leading to Henry being fearful of his power. He supported Lambet Simnel (who he crowned King of Ireland in 1486) and supported Perkin Warbbeck in 1491.
                  1. Kildare's actions led on to Henry to stop relying on the Irish aristocracy and rely on the ruling of the 'Pale' through Englishman backed by soldiers. He appointed his son, Henry, as lieutenant of Ireland and Edward Poynings as his deputy.
                    1. Poynings established royal authority by force and bribery and established success by making the Irish pass 'Poynings' Law' in 1495. Meaning the Irish Parliament couldn't pass a law without Henry's approval. This strategy however was very expensive, financial problems worsened when Warbeck returned to Ireland in besieged the town of Waterford in 1495. Henry's lack of money meant that he had to recall Poynings law and use Kildare as his deputy.
                      1. By 1496, Kildare had decided there was no need to support the Yorkists any longer and decided to serve Henry. In the process, he secured the submissions of various Irish Chieftains and by 1500, Henry had almost secured peace in Ireland.
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