character and aims Flashcards
At what age did Henry come to the throne ?
17
While Henry VIII was never meant to be King, he had a good period of time to prepare for the role since his brother’s death in April _____.
1502
How did Henry feel towards the business of government ?
He disliked it therefore taking no interest in it
Give 4 aims of Henry VIII when he took to the throne.
1) dismantle some of the particularly unpopular aspects of his father’s reign.
2) establish himself among European monarchies through marriage alliances
3) establish himself as a traditional “warrior king” by way of success in Battle
4) re-establish the role and status of the nobility
How did the re-establishment of the role and status of the nobility and Henry VIII’s desire to be warrior king coincide with each other ?
This is because, traditionally, nobles wanted to have military glory in battle which would help Henry establish himself as a “warrior king” by way of success in Battle.
How was it that that Henry had a closer relationship with the nobility than his father ?
This is because he often spent time in close company with the sons of great noble families in sporting pursuits and entertaining.
Give 2 examples 2 nobles who accompanied Henry into battle thereby helping establish himself as a “warrior King”.
1) Marquis of Dorset
2) Earl of Surrey
How were the nobility mostly overlooked in the running of Henry VIII’s government ?
This is because, for the most part, Henry ran his government through chief ministers, most notably Wolsey and Cromwell to satisfy his desire to be barley engaged in the business of government.
Give an example of how Henry VIII could be ruthless with the nbility when he chose to be.
When the Duke of Buckingham was viewed with suspicion by Henry for having discussions about what might happen after the King’s death. The court, led by Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, found him guilty and he was executed.
What was Henry’s first marriage alliance which helped to achieve his aim of establishing himself alongside other European monarchs ?
With Catherine of Aragon
When did Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon take place ?
11th June 1509
How many years older was Catherine to Henry ?
5
How can it be said that Henry’s marriage alliance to Catherine of Aragon was initially successful ?
she played some part in policy making
How can Henry’s attitude towards foreign policy be described as impulsive and futile ?
Considerable sums of money were spent in achieving ultimately small gains, with little or no strategic benefit or significance.
When was Henry VIII proclaimed King ?
23rd April 1509
