Consolidation of Power Flashcards
What were Henry VIIs problems?
- Needed to secure his position
- Needed to gain legitimacy and recognition
- Needs support of the Church
- Barely knows England
- Yorkist supporters
- How to run country (parliament and privy council)
- Reward followers
- Needs heir to throne
How did Henry VII solve the problem of securing his position?
- decided how to treat Earls of Warwick and Lincoln (other claimants of throne)
- Be crowned king
How did Henry VII solve the problem of gaining recognition?
- Decide how to treat other claimants of throne
- Begin progress; shows people you arent afraid and you’re king
How did Henry VII solve the problem of gaining support of the Church?
- Get backing of Pope
How did Henry VII solve the problem of Yorkist supporters?
- Bring Elizabeth of York out imprisonment
- Move her in with Henrys mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort
- Decide how to treat opponents at Bosworth - treating too lenient may cause more rebelling
- Decide reign started 21st Aug 1485 - can decide whos traitor
- Marry Elizabeth of York
- Place her daughter Princess Cecily of York in mothers household
How did Henry VII solve the problem of running parliament?
- Call parliament to acknowledge you as king
How did Henry VII solve the problem of rewarding followers?
- Give titles / land
How did Henry VII solve the problem of creating an heir?
- Have sons
- Need direct heirs
When did Henry VII marry Elizabeth of York?
18th January 1486
When was Henry VII crowned?
30th October 1485
Ensured to show claimant through himself and not Elizabeth
How long did Henry VII postpone Elizabeths coronation?
- Until 25th November 1487
- Emphasises his position
Who and when did Henry have children?
- Prince Arthur - 19th Sept 1486
- Margaret - 1488
- Henry - 1491
- Mary - 1496
When did Henry first call parliament?
7th nov 1485
demonstration of kingship
What else did Henry VII do?
- created Yeoman of Guard - protection squad
- march 1486 - began progress
