Battle Of Bosworth Flashcards
When was the Battle of Bosworth?
1485
How large were the two opposing armies?
Richard III had 10,000 men whilst Henry Tudor had 5,000
Who were the three members of the nobility that decided not to fight for Richard III
William Stanley
Thomas Stanley
Henry Percy, Earl of Northumberland
Which Yorkist nobility changed sides and actually fought for Henry?
William Stanley
Who was killed in Battle?
Richard III
What did the Battle of Bosworth show Henry about the Nobility?
That if they could easily betray Richard then they could betray him also. Henry had to keep an eye on all nobility as it showed they were our for their own gain. Anti-Ricardians that supported Henry may have only done this to get rid of Richard and still may betray Henry
Where did Henry draw his support at Bosworth from?
Lancastrian and Anti-Ricardian Nobility
Who was captured at the Battle of Bosworth
Leading Pro Ricardian and yorkist nobility
