Claim to the Throne Flashcards
Why was there unrest in the 1400s?
Due to the Wars of the Roses between the House of Lancaster (who had ruled England since 1399) and the House of York
When was Henry VII born and who were his parents?
He was born in 1457, as the son of Edmond Tudor, Earl of Richmond and Lady Margaret Beauford
What was Henry VII’s claim to the throne and why was it weak?
His claim was on the female side of his family, through his mother, who could be traced back to the third son of Edward III, and the claim was weak because it was a female claim
Why was Henry VII’s early life unstable and where was he brought up?
His early life was unstable as he was a descendent of a Lancastrian king and the Wars of the Roses were raging, and he was brought up at Pembroke Castle, placed under the control of a Yorkist noble, before being taken to Brittany by Jasper Tudor in exile, where he was protected by Duke Francis
What happened in 1483?
Edward VI died, and the throne was passed on to Edward V, who was a minor at the time, with Richard of Gloucester, Edward’s uncle, acting as regent
Why did people dislike Richard?
Because both of Edward VI’s sons died under mysterious circumstances and Richard announced himself Richard III
When did the Battle of Bosworth take place?
22nd August 1485
How many men did Henry VII command and how did this compare to Richard III’s men?
Henry commanded about 5,000 men and Richard III’s army was double the size
Who helped to secure Henry VII’s throne?
Thomas and William Stanley, who were positioned at the north of the battlefield with 4,000 men, and they were reluctant to support Richard as he had taken Thomas’ son to ensure loyalty. William Stanley ordered his calvary to attack Richard, who was cut down and killed
