Henry 1509-29 Flashcards
Who was meant to inherit the throne and what happened to him?
Arthur was meant to in 1502 he died in April
List Henry’s aims
Secure Tudor DYNASTY, be DIFFERENT from his father, WAR with France, NEUTRALISE THREAT from Scotland, GLORY. Etc
What was the event of 1485 saw the English crown fall into the hands of Henry VII?
War of roses battle of Bosworth.
How many bonds did Henry VIII cancel once he came to power?
175
Two sports Henry excelled in
Hunting and jousting
How old was he when he came to the throne?
17 and 10months
How much approx. was Henry VII said to have left his son?
1.8milion
What was the first act Henry did immediately upon his accession to the throne?
Marriage to Catherine of Aragon
Which king or characters did he look to emulate?
Henry V and King Arthur from knights of the round table
Why did he need papal dispensation in 1509?
To marry Catherine of Aragon because she was previously married to his brother. JUDAS II gave it.
Where was Henry’s first campaign to in 1512?
Aquitaine in South west France
Who were the two councillors of the king who remained from his fathers reign and encouraged Henry to continue the cautious policies of his father?
Warham and Fox
What was the royal revenue in 1509?
£100 000
Which international treaty was formed in 1508 by Julius II that left England in isolation?
Treaty of Cambrai
How many men did Henry personally lead across the channel in the campaign of 1513?
30000
Which two cities did England capture in the 1513 campaign?
Therouanne and Tournai
What event took place on August 22nd 1513?
Battle of the spurs
Approx. how much did the campaigns of 1512/13 cost Henry?
£960,000
Who managed the logistics of the 1513 campaign?
Wolsey
Who was the French king who signed the 1514 peace treaty with England?
Louis XII
Which English nobleman was left in charge of defending England Incase of a counter Scottish invasion in the north in 1513?
Earl of surrey