Childhood
Born in March 1459, the heir to the Habsburg line and the son of Frederick III and Eleanora of Portugal, Maximilian I grew up in Wiener Neustadt, the only surviving child to his parents. Due to the deaths of his four other siblings, he was groomed early on to take on a role of leadership, and whilst somewhat ‘unmotivated’ in his studies at a young age, was capable of speaking several languages, and enjoyed art. He was additionally very athletic, dancing, jousting and participating in archery; he grew up as capable in sports.
His father mainly aimed to give his son a practical education, wishing him to be able in horse breeding, horticulture and manual skills. These three past times remained with him into adulthood. In contrast, his mother spoilt him. It must also be noted that at a young age, he had a speech defect, which did worry his father who did not want his son viewed as simple.
At the age of three, markedly, he experienced a siege in Vienna, as the whole castle faced starvation. Reportedly, he would wander the castle asking servants and others for pieces of bread to eat. He grew up familiar with this sort of war.
Career
1479, August Defence of wife, Mary of Burgundy, and her lands, which were contested by Louis XI under Salic Law. It was followed by their subsequent victory over France in Guinegate.
1482-1492 Rebellion by Netherlanders for autonomy.
1482 Mary of Burgundy dies.
1482 Netherlander provinces force him to give up Artois and Franche-Comté to France.
1486 Coronation before King of the Romans.
1486, 16th Feb. Elected King of the Romans.
1486, 9th April Crowned in Aachen.
1490 Tyrol and Barvaria have a monetary dispute, and ask for his intervention. This leads to his control over the state of Tyrol and its debt. He soon causes financial reform in the nation.
1493 Treaty of Senlis between France and Habsburg regarding Burgundian succession.
1494, 16th March Marries Duke of Milan’s daughter, involving him within the Italian Wars, leading to him joining the Holy League.
1499, 22nd Sept. Forced to sing a treaty of Swiss independence from the Holy Roman Empire.
1508 With the permission of Pope Julius II, he adopts the title of Elected Roman Emperor, (changed for Holy Roman Emperor), meaning future leaders would not need the Pope to crown them.
1519 Maximilian I dies, Charles V is his successor in the title of Elected Roman Emperor.
Importance in Henry’s Reign
For a while during Henry’s reign, the Holy Roman Empire and England had a strong alliance. In 1511, when both nations joined the Holy League, formed by the Pope against France, the pair and Spain were a prominent trio in Europe. Within April of 1513, there was the treaty of Alliance, in which Henry promised Maximilian 100,000 gold crowns. The same year in August, both countries landed in France, and Maximilian joined Henry in Térouenne, with a subsequent victory at Guinegate, known as the Battle of the Spurs. Térouenne and Tournai quickly surrendered.
In October 1513, the Treaty of Lille was made, between Ferdinand, Henry and Maximilian. This treaty aimed for a joint attack on France in the summer, and it was agreed that Maximilian would provide 10,000 troop. In addition, the betrothal between Charles V and Mary Tudor was renewed. Following this treaty, in 1514, in a show of good faith, Maximilian presented Henry with a horned helmet, which was intended for Pageant use.
Theresa Dunthorne
Born in March 1459, the heir to the Habsburg line and the son of Frederick III and Eleanora of Portugal, Maximilian I grew up in Wiener Neustadt, the only surviving child to his parents. Due to the deaths of his four other siblings, he was groomed early on to take on a role of leadership, and whilst somewhat ‘unmotivated’ in his studies at a young age, was capable of speaking several languages, and enjoyed art. He was additionally very athletic, dancing, jousting and participating in archery; he grew up as capable in sports.
His father mainly aimed to give his son a practical education, wishing him to be able in horse breeding, horticulture and manual skills. These three past times remained with him into adulthood. In contrast, his mother spoilt him. It must also be noted that at a young age, he had a speech defect, which did worry his father who did not want his son viewed as simple.
At the age of three, markedly, he experienced a siege in Vienna, as the whole castle faced starvation. Reportedly, he would wander the castle asking servants and others for pieces of bread to eat. He grew up familiar with this sort of war.
Career
1479, August Defence of wife, Mary of Burgundy, and her lands, which were contested by Louis XI under Salic Law. It was followed by their subsequent victory over France in Guinegate.
1482-1492 Rebellion by Netherlanders for autonomy.
1482 Mary of Burgundy dies.
1482 Netherlander provinces force him to give up Artois and Franche-Comté to France.
1486 Coronation before King of the Romans.
1486, 16th Feb. Elected King of the Romans.
1486, 9th April Crowned in Aachen.
1490 Tyrol and Barvaria have a monetary dispute, and ask for his intervention. This leads to his control over the state of Tyrol and its debt. He soon causes financial reform in the nation.
1493 Treaty of Senlis between France and Habsburg regarding Burgundian succession.
1494, 16th March Marries Duke of Milan’s daughter, involving him within the Italian Wars, leading to him joining the Holy League.
1499, 22nd Sept. Forced to sing a treaty of Swiss independence from the Holy Roman Empire.
1508 With the permission of Pope Julius II, he adopts the title of Elected Roman Emperor, (changed for Holy Roman Emperor), meaning future leaders would not need the Pope to crown them.
1519 Maximilian I dies, Charles V is his successor in the title of Elected Roman Emperor.
Importance in Henry’s Reign
For a while during Henry’s reign, the Holy Roman Empire and England had a strong alliance. In 1511, when both nations joined the Holy League, formed by the Pope against France, the pair and Spain were a prominent trio in Europe. Within April of 1513, there was the treaty of Alliance, in which Henry promised Maximilian 100,000 gold crowns. The same year in August, both countries landed in France, and Maximilian joined Henry in Térouenne, with a subsequent victory at Guinegate, known as the Battle of the Spurs. Térouenne and Tournai quickly surrendered.
In October 1513, the Treaty of Lille was made, between Ferdinand, Henry and Maximilian. This treaty aimed for a joint attack on France in the summer, and it was agreed that Maximilian would provide 10,000 troop. In addition, the betrothal between Charles V and Mary Tudor was renewed. Following this treaty, in 1514, in a show of good faith, Maximilian presented Henry with a horned helmet, which was intended for Pageant use.
Theresa Dunthorne