Emergence of Henry Tudor

Question 1

Why had he emerged by 1483

Answer 1

Father was half brother of Henry VI

Following belief the Princes had been killed Elizabeth Woodville turned to support Tudor

Question 2

Margaret Beaufort

Answer 2

Summer 1483- covert communication between Margaret Beaufort and Woodville concerning marriage of Henry to Elizabeth of York, would ally Lancastrians with Woodvilles

Question 3

where did Tudor’s support come from

Answer 3

Tudor tried to invade during Buckingham’s rebellion but winter storms meant that he arrived off the Devon coast too late, the day Buckingham was arrested

Trap that Buckingham was waiting for him so Tudor retreated back to Brittany, was a threat as he had a claim to the throne and had a lot of support

Gloucester dispatched a diplomat to Brittany in July 1483 but they gave Tudor warning and he was able to escape to France

Question 4

Rennes Oaths

Answer 4

Xmas Day 1483, supporters swore homage to him as they would as king HVII and in turn he would marry Elizabeth of York

Benefitted from up to 500 political exiles eg Dorest, John Morton and Woodvilles

Tudor’s support included experienced commander such as Oxford, Pembroke and Woodville