Chapter 7 - The character and aims of Henry VIII Flashcards
When did Henry VII die?
21st April 1509
What did people say about Henry VIII coming to the throne?
That it was like a breath of fresh air
What did Henry VIII have no experience in?
Government or public affairs
Who did Henry rely on within the government?
Chief ministers
Who were Henry VIII’s two chief ministers in his reign?
Thomas Wolsey
Thomas Cromwell
Who developed the star chamber?
Thomas Wolsey
How much money did Henry VII leave after his death?
£300,000
What kind of council style did Henry VII leave?
A conciliar form of government
What did Henry VIII use his fathers money for?
An aggressive policy towards France
When was the council learned in law abolished?
1510
How did Henry VIII establish popularity among the nobility?
Abolishing bonds and recognisances by removing the council learned in law
What were Henry VIII aims?
- Establish status amongst European monarchs through marriage
- Re-establish role of nobility
- Establish himself as a warrior king through success in a battle
When did Henry marry Catherine of Aragon?
11th June 1509
Why did Henry want to divorce Catherine of Aragon?
She could not give him a male heir
Why did the nobility become more popular under Henry VIII?
He shared the tastes and dominant military culture of the aristocracy
