Consolidating Power Flashcards
What did he do so that he wouldn’t be called a usurper?
He pre-dated his reign to the 21st of August 1485
What was significant about his marriage
He waited to marry Elizabeth until 1486 so that he had time to consolidate his power
How did he solve his issue with a lack of an heir
He married Elizabeth and had three children
When was Arthur born
19th of September 14 85
When it was Margaret born
1488
When was Henry born
1491
When was Mary born
1496
What did he do with Parliament
On the 7th of November 1485 Henry called his first Parliament, this showed Parliament recognised him as King
How did he reward support
Jasper Tudor was elevated to peerage and became Duke of Bedford.
William Stanley was made Lord Chamberlain.
Bishop Fox was made keeper of the privy seal
What was his coronation like
He used it to show off his wealth by paying for £8 per yard for gold cloth
When was his coronation
The 30th of October 1485
What did he do with the nephew of Richard the third
He kept the Earl of Warwick in the Tower of London as he was a threat
How did he unite the Lancaster and York houses
By marrying Elizabeth
