HABSBURG ORIENTATION IN PRE-MOHACS HUNGARIAN FOREIGN POLICY

Abstract

Habsburg diplomacy played an important role in Hungarian history between the Reichstag at Worms (1521) and the defeat of Mohacs (1526). After the inheritance of Emperor Maximilian I was divided and close ties were established between the Habsburg administration and Hungary by the marriage contracts Ferdinand, who took realpolitik steps, increased his influence on Hungary. As a result of the Hungarians losing the Battle of Mohacs, Ferdinand took action for the Hungarian Kingdom throne. In the study with the determined framework, the situation of the Hungarian administration, which needed Habsburg support politically, economically and humanly, in the struggles against the Ottoman progress in the 16th century was tried to be depicted. In addition, it is aimed to show the diplomatic methods followed by the Hungarian palace and its search for support in foreign policy. In this context, on the eve of the Battle of Mohacs, King Louis II of Hungary’s ability to represent his country, especially in Habsburg politics, was focused on. In addition, the demands of the Hungarian palace and the activities of the Buda ambassadors were mentioned. At the same time, the decisions taken by the Habsburg administration on the Kingdom of Hungary and the expectations of Poland and the Vatican on the current issue were emphasized. Finally, the shape and size of the aid to the Hungarian Kingdom and how it served the interests of Buda were shed light. Through these means, the interest shown in the Jagiellon State Confederation under the umbrella of personal unity [Personalunion] against the Turkish threat was tried to be determined.