Peace of Étaples
- When
- 1492
- Where
- Étaples
- Episodes
- 1
The Peace of Étaples, signed in November 1492, ended French support for Perkin Warbeck. Charles VIII paid an indemnity and Henry VII recognized French rights to Brittany, concluding an English invasion launched to counter the Yorkist pretender.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Perkin Warbeck, claiming to be Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, posed a significant threat to the Tudor dynasty. He received support from Charles VIII of France, prompting an English invasion of France to counter this backing for the Yorkist pretender.
Terms of the Treaty. Under the agreement, Charles VIII agreed to end his support for Warbeck and pay an indemnity of £159,000. In exchange, Henry VII recognized Charles as ruler of the Duchy of Brittany. The treaty also mandated the expulsion of Warbeck from France.
Consequences. The treaty ended the English invasion of France and removed a key enemy by expelling Warbeck. Henry VII presented the treaty as a demonstration of English strength, forcing Charles to sue for peace. The agreement was ratified in December 1492.
People involved
- Charles VIII · King of France
- Henry VII · King of England
- Perkin Warbeck · Yorkist Pretender
Sources
- Peace of Étaples Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-05
- Perkin Warbeck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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