Actions To Secure His Position On The Throne Flashcards
Where did Henry keep Edmund Mortimer in his childhood?
At Windsor castle.
When and where was Henry crowned?
October 1399 at Westminster Abbey.
Who annointed Henry at his coronation?
Archbishop of Canterbury, and therefore God.
What does Henry do to secure the succession?
He makes his eldest son as Prince of Wales.
What did Henry promise in his first parliament?
To ‘live off his own’. [avoid tax unless needed for war.
What did Henry offer to Ricardians?
Pardons if they supported Henry.
What was the epiphany rising?
Richard supporters planned to kill Henry and his sons.
When did the Epiphany Rising take place?
January 1400.
Why did the Epiphany Rising fail?
Henry was forewarned.
What action was taken against the plotters?
They were executed.
What did locals do that showed the popularity of Henry?
They tract down and killed some of the plotters.
When did Richard die?
February 1400.
What did Henry claim was the reason for Richard’s death?
Suicide.
What is the most likely reason for Richard’s death?
Henry had him murdered to prevent further plots.
