1.1 Accession and Consolidation of Power Flashcards
When did he predate his reign to?
21st August 1485
Why did he predate his reign?
So those who fought against him could be seen as traitors and treated that way
When did he marry Elizabeth of York?
January 1486
Why did he marry Elizabeth?
To reduce hostility from Yorkists
When was he coronated?
30th October 1485
When was Elizabeth’s coronation?
25th November 1487
Why was there such a large gap between coronations?
Due to Elizabeth having a stronger claim to the throne he delayed her coronation to prove his power and authority over her and the country
When was his first son Arthur born?
19th September 1486
Why was his first son this early a positive?
Initially having a son was top priority to ensure he had a string line to the throne unlike H7 however he was also worried about Elizabeth’s 4 sisters who also had a stronger claim to the throne than H7
What was his protection squad called and how many members by the end of his reign?
The Yeoman of the Guard and around 200
When did he call the first parliament of his reign?
7th November 1485
Why was calling a parliament significant?
It was a demonstration of kingship as only a monarch could call a parliament
Why was Henry worried about what to do with his opponents?
As he couldn’t be too lenient and seen as week but also he feared if he was too strict he would create further tension and fear rebellion
Who were his key threats?
- Earl of Warwick (Richards nephew)
- Earl of Lincoln (Another nephew
- Earl of Surrey (Fought for Richard)
- Earl of Northumberland (With Richard but didn’t fight)
What punishments did his threats recieve?
- EOW - Sent to tower in relative comfort
- EOL - Professed loyalty and joined council
- EOS - Kept in prison until Henry was satisfied
- EON - Released in 1485 and given control of North to prove loyalty
Who did he reward?
- Jasper Tudor (H7 uncle)
- Lord Stanley
- Thomas Lovell
- Others
How did he reward his supporters?
- Given titles such as Duke of Bedford and Earl of Derby
- Became chancellors and other key roles
Order of Henrys consolidation
- Coronation
- Parliament
- Marriage
- Arthur
- Elizabeth coronation
Battle of Bosworth Overview
- Battle between Henry VII and Richard III
- 5000 men vs 15000
- 22nd August 1485
- Stanley brothers came with an army of 4000 men and ultimately supported Henry
Outcome of BoB
- Richard III was killed
- Henry VII crowned King
- Public supported Henry due to Richards unpopularity
Henry’s claim to throne
- Mother was Magaret Beaufort who was a direct descendant of Edward III
- Father Edmund Tudor the half brother of Henry VI
Priorities of King
- Consolidate his power
- Prove England was a powerful power in European politics
- End WoR
- Avoid invasion
