Philip of Burgundy Lands in England
Storms force Philip of Burgundy and Joanna of Castile to land in England, giving Henry unexpected diplomatic leverage.
Historical events in 1506
39 historical records
January 15063 historical events
Treaty of Tordesillas
Confirms papal approval of the mare clausum policy pursued by Spain and Portugal
Treaty of Tordesillas
Julius II approves changes to the 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas
February 15061 historical events
First Treaty of Windsor
Henry and Philip of Burgundy conclude a treaty strengthening political cooperation and placing pressure on France.
March 15061 historical events
Second Windsor Agreement
A further Windsor agreement develops the alliance between England, Burgundy and Habsburg interests.
April 15064 historical events
Birth of Francis Xavier
Birth of Francis Xavier
Imprisonment of Edmund de la Pole
Edmund de la Pole is imprisoned after Philip of Burgundy surrenders the Yorkist claimant to Henry VII.
Malus Intercursus Signed
Henry secures exceptionally favourable proposed trading terms from Philip of Burgundy during the latter's enforced stay in England.
Malus Intercursus Signed
Extracts a highly favourable commercial settlement from Philip of Burgundy after the Burgundian ruler is unexpectedly detained in England.
September 15061 historical events
Death of Philip I
Death of Philip I
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Kings Council
Appointed President of the King's Council
Malus Intercursus
The Treaty of Windsor strengthens Henry's relations with Philip of Burgundy and links diplomacy with commercial concessions.
Treaty of Windsor
Henry uses Philip of Burgundy's unexpected stay in England to negotiate the exceptionally favourable Malus Intercursus.
Birth of Edward Seymour
Birth of Edward Seymour, eldest brother of Jane Seymour
Birth of William Paget
William Paget is born and later becomes a senior diplomat and secretary under Henry VIII before serving successive Tudor governments.
Custody of Edmund de la Pole
Henry VII secures custody of Yorkist claimant Edmund de la Pole after negotiations with Philip of Burgundy.
Marriage Proposal to Margaret of Austria
Negotiations linked to the Burgundian settlement include a proposed marriage between the widowed Henry VII and Margaret of Austria.
Translations of Lucian
More and Erasmus publish translations from the Greek satirist Lucian.
in Paris
More and Erasmus collaborate on a Latin translation of the works of Lucian, published in Paris in 1506
Vicar
Appointed Vicar of Redgrave in Suffolk
Count of Guise
Claude inherits the lordship and county of Guise within the Lorraine family
Frankfurt University
Founds a university at Frankfurt an-der-Oder
Machiavelli Observes Julius Second Campaign
Machiavelli encountered the energetic military policies of Pope Julius II during a diplomatic assignment. The pope's bold actions informed his thinking about initiative and the hazards of fortune.
Machiavelli Organizes Florentine Militia
Machiavelli helped establish and administer a citizen infantry militia authorized by the republic. The force became a central experiment in his belief that political freedom required independent arms.
Rule of Bologna
With a campaign in 1506, Julius succeeded in freeing Perugia and Bologna from their despots (Giampolo Baglioni and Giovanni II Bentivoglio, respectively)
Rule of Perugia
With a campaign in 1506, Julius succeeded in freeing Perugia and Bologna from their despots (Giampolo Baglioni and Giovanni II Bentivoglio, respectively)
Swiss Guard
Founds the Swiss Guard to protect the Pope
Swiss Guard
Founds the Swiss Guard to protect the Pope
Succession
Succeeds as King of Poland. Succeeds as Grand Prince of Lithuania
College of Surgeons
Grants a charter to the college of surgeons in Edinburgh
Regency
Appointed Regent of Castille, 1506-1516
Succession
Succeeds as King of The Netherlands
Succession
Inherits Burgundy
Malus Intercursus
During his enforced stay in England, Philip concluded the commercial agreement later called the Malus Intercursus and accepted terms favorable to Henry VII.
Recognition by Cortes of Valladolid
The Cortes at Valladolid swore allegiance to Philip and Joanna as joint monarchs of Castile and León and recognized their son Charles as heir.
Storm-Landing in England
While sailing to Spain in 1506, Philip and Joanna were driven onto the English coast by severe weather and became guests of King Henry VII.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Castille
Health of Ferdinand II
Acts as Regent for his daughter Joan because of her insanity