D1: securing the sucession basics Flashcards

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How strong was Henry VII’s claim to the throne in 1485 and why?

A

Henry’s claim was weak; he gained the throne by defeating Richard III in battle, not through a clear hereditary right.

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what sign was killing and defeating richard iii to the people about henrys claim to the throne?

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a sign god had approved of henrys assumption of power.

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Why did winning the throne through battle put Henry in a difficult position?

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His success could inspire other claimants to try and seize the throne by force, as he had done.

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What was the basis of Henry’s claim to the throne (family)?

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  • came through the Beaufort family (mom), who were descendants of John of Gaunt.
  • However, the Beaufort line was originally illegitimate and only later legitimized on the condition they could not inherit the throne.
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5
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was henry a member of the royal family?

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well kinda, he was a mem of the extended royal family.

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Did Henry’s father, Edmund Tudor, have a claim to the throne?

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No, Edmund Tudor had no royal claim.
- however, he did have royal blood which henry inherited but no real claim.

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How did the transmission of Henry’s claim through a woman affect his position?

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In medieval society, a claim passed through a woman was seen as weaker than one passed through a male.

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Did Henry’s rivals have a stronger claim to the throne than he did, if so who?

No need to expand of them yet.

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Yes, several Yorkists, including John de la Pole and Edward Plantagenet, had claims considered stronger than Henry’s.

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Who was John de la Pole, and why was he a threat? What did he become in terms of opposition to Henry?

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Earl of Lincoln
- nephew of Richard III
- been Richard’s heir presumptive.
- became a focal point for Yorkist opposition to Henry
- potential figurehead of a Yorkist rising for first 2 years of h’s reign.

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Who was Edward Plantagenet, and how did Henry deal with him?

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Earl of Warwick
- Yorkist with a strong claim.
- At 10 years old, he was placed in the Tower to prevent him from being used in plots against Henry

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How did Henry secure Yorkist support in 1485 despite being a Lancastrian?

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He promised to marry Elizabeth of York, uniting the two factions and earning Yorkist backing.

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What advantage did Henry have after the Battle of Bosworth in terms of Richard’s supporters, and what did this do to henrys hold on the throne?

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Many key supporters of Richard III were killed or captured in the battle, reducing immediate threats to Henry’s hold on the throne.

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