C0: Henry VII: Claim to throne, Northern progress and Lovell Conspiracy, Yorkist challenges, Rewarding Lancastrians Flashcards

1
Q

What was the date of the battle of Bosworth?

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The date was 22nd August 1485

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What did Henry do to make the Yorkists look like traitors

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He backdated his reign from the day before the death of Richard III so that it would not look like Henry was over throwing a king as he was a king.

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3
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What happened during Edward IV and Richard III reign

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Nobles had built large power bases in their local area which meant that they had became overnighty subjects

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4
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How many soldiers did the earl of Warwick have in 1485

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30,000 soldiers

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5
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What rebellion tried to remove Richard III

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Buckingham plot in 1483

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What lords refused to support Richard III in the battle of Bosworth

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Lord Thomas Stanley
Sir William Stanley
Earl of Northumberland

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7
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Why was Henry’s claim weak

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His claim was through his mother

Claims through women were considered as weaker than claims through men

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8
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Why did Henry have few personal enemies

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Detached upbringing in Pembroke castle

Years of exile in France

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9
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Why did Henry not gain much support during his match through the Wales before the battle of Bosworth

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Not many people knew who he was

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10
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Why did Henry nearly loose the battle of Bosworth and who saved him?

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Smaller force
Standard bearer was killer by Richards men
Rescued by Lord Stanley’s men

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Why was Henry’s victory at Bosworth so good

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Proved himself as a leader and soldier which was respected as a king
No longer had Richard III as a challenger to throne

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12
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How many nobles fought against Henry during the battle of Bosworth

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1 in 4

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13
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What did the king do during spring 1486?

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Went on a royal progress which improved relations with the people as they were able to see him

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14
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When did the king go on a royal progress

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Spring 1486

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15
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What was wrong with the North and what did Henry do

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The North was more reckless and was fiercly loyal to Richard III so he spent a large amount of time there

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16
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What had happened after the battle of Bosworth

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Yorkist lords (E.g. Lord Lovell and Humphrey) had found sanctuary at Colchester Abbey.

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17
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What did Henry do to the York Lords?

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He had spies monitor the Yorkist supporters

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18
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What did Henry discover in April1486 through his spies

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Learned that Lovell and Stafford has escaped from sanctuary and we’re planning a rebellion

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19
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What happened to Lovell

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Sir Edgcumbe and Sir Tyler were appointed time catch Lovell but had to flee due to the fact that Henry had mass support in that area

20
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Why did the Stafford brothers do

A

Held a rebellion in Worcester (down south) while Henry was on his Northern progress

21
Q

What happened on 11th May 1486?

A

Stafford brothers fled to Culham Abbey due to the fact that Henry was advancing towards Worcester

22
Q

What happened to the Stafford brothers on the 14Th of May 1486

A

John Barrowman Forcibly removed the Stafford brothers from Culham Abbey ⛪️
Tried on courts of King bench which lead to Humphrey being executed but his younger brother was executed 🗡

23
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What was happening while the Stafford brothers revolted in Worcester

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Herberts and Vaughans led a rebellion in Wales which was crushed in Rhys ap Thomas.

24
Q

Where was the Earl of Warwick

A

He was living comfortably in the Tower of London 😊

25
Q

Who was the Earl of Lincoln (John De La Pole?

A

Swore loyalty to Henry and was later asked to join his council

26
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Where was John De La pole? Duke of Suffolk

A

Swore allegiance🤝

Left alone

27
Q

Where was the Earl of Surrey?

A

Fought with yorkists at the battle of Bosworth🛑

Kept in prison until 1498 when Henry was satisfied

28
Q

What happened to Henry Percy the Earl of Northumberland

A

Placed in prison till 1485 when Henry was satisfied

Given control of North and the change to prove his loyalty

29
Q

What happened January 1486

A

Henry married Elizabeth of York

30
Q

Why was Henry’s marriage to Elizabeth to York a good thing

A

Joining the houses of York and Lancaster forming the Tudor rose

31
Q

What was Jasper’s Tudors reward? And why was he given these rewards?

A

Became Duek of Bedford
Cheif Justice in Wales
He was 55 and had no heirs so Henry could grant due to the fact that Jaspers heirs could not threaten his position

32
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Who became the Duke of Bedford and the Cheif Justice of Wales?

A

Jasper Tudor

33
Q

What position did Thomas Lovell gain?

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Made chancellor of Exchequer
Treasurer of Household
Speaker of the House of Commons in 1485

34
Q

Who was made the chancellor of Exchequer

A

Sir Thomas Lovell

35
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Who was made treasurer of the household

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Sir Thomas Lovell

36
Q

Who was made Duke of Bedford

A

Jasper Tudor

37
Q

Who was made speaker of House of Commons

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Sir Thomas Lovell

38
Q

What positions was Giles Daubeny given

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Made lord Daubeney
Lieutenant of Calais in 1486
Chamberlain of Household in 1495

39
Q

Who was made lieutenant of Calais in 1486

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Giles Daubeny

40
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Who was made Chamberlain of the household in 1495

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Giles Daubeny

41
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What position was Bishop Richard Fox given

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Made keeper of the privy seal (1487-1516)
Often at council
Frequent ambassador

42
Q

Who was made keeper of the privy seal

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Bishop Richard Fox

43
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What position was John Morton (Bishop of Ely)

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Made chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury

44
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Who was made chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury

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Bishop of Ely

45
Q

Who was Sir Reginald Bray

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Made chancellor of duchy Of Lancaster

Henry’s chief financial and property advisor

46
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Who was Henry’s main property and financial advisor

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Sir Reginald Bray

47
Q

What was the order of the garter

A

Honour for kings closest associates
Gave them prestige and honour and did not cost a thing
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