extra facts-Government Flashcards
When was the Treaty of Etaples?
1492
How much did tonnage & poundage raise by the end of Henrys reign?
£34,000-£38,000 (1509)
What did Margret Condon argue Henry created in his government?
“a division of military elites”
From 1504-07 how much fines were anticipated?
£200,000
how much did the lands from Prince Arthur bring in after his death for Henry?
£6,000 a year
What office did Henry sell twice?
Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
How much did Henry sell the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas office for ?
£330
Who paid £1,000 for Master of the Rolls?
John Yonge
How much did John Yonge pay for Master of the Rolls?
£1,000
How much in plate and jewels did Henry leave in cash?
£300,000 - Plate
£10,000 Jewels
During his whole reign, how much did Henry receive from extraordinary tax?
£400,000
How much did land income from 1487-1509?
£12,000-£42,000
Which 2 treasurers increased land income?
Thomas Lovell
Sir John Heron
What 13th century text was examined by court and lawyers?
“Prerogrative Regis”
Why did the court and lawyers examine the 13th century text “Prerogative Regis”?
To find precedents for levying fees deriving from the prerogative and feudal powers
What part of law was cut in 1489 which meant that landowners could no longer avoid tax on a deceased persons estate?
“Statute of Uses”
In 1504 how much did Parliament refuse and grant in taxes?
Refused £90,000
-Gave £40,000
What did the Star Chamber deal with?
Lawlessness & anti-retaining laws
-10 nobles
Who did David Loades argue was Henrys most trusted advisor?
His mother ,Lady Margret Beaufort
What was Thomas Penn’s opinion of the Council Learned in the law?
Thomas Penn believed the council Learned in the Law “instilled fear and frustration as it bypassed the legal system “
How many times was parliament called
1) First 10 years
2) last 14 years
3) all together
1) 5
2) 2
3) 7
How much through Henrys reign did he gain from 1/15ths and 1/10ths?
Yielded £203,000
