Henry 7 Flashcards
How many soldiers did Henry 7 have? BoB
5000.
Who led the Yorkist army? How many soldiers?
Duke of Norfolk, 10-14,000
Who were the two brothers watching the battle of Bosworth from afar?
Tomas and William Stanley
Who charged down the hill after Richards pole-bearer died?
William Stanley
Why did Henry VII become King after Battle of Bosworth?
Due to the right of conquest
When was Henry VII crowned?
Oct 1485, before marriage and first parliament
What three main things were decided in the first calling of Parliament?
Backdating of reign,
Act against Retaining,
Navigation Act
What date did Henry VII backdate his reign to?
21st of August 1485
Why did Henry VII backdate his reign?
So he could charge those that fought against him as treasonous.
Who was a prime example of someone who had to “prove” themselves to Henry VII
The Earl of Surrey, Duke of Norfolk’s son. Had to gain trust in order for crown lands to be given back.
What was the Act against Retaining?
Ended Bastard Feudalism,
What was the Navigation Act?
English merchants had to use English ships if available, encouraged ship building
Who did Henry Vii marry?
Elizabeth of York, in an attempt to heal the War of the Roses
What was the Act of Resumption 1486
All Crown lands lost in War of the Roses was to be reverted back to the Monarch.
What was the aims of the Lovell-Stafford Rebellion?
No real aims, just kinda rebel against Henry.
Who were the main ringleaders of the Lovell-Stafford Rebellion?
Viscount Lovell, and Humphrey Stafford (along with brother Thomas Stafford)
What happened to the ringleaders of the Lovell-Stafford Rebellion
Lovell- escaped to Burgundy,
Humphrey Stafford - Executed
Thomas Stafford - Pardoned
When was Prince Arthur born?
August 1486
What was the symbolism behind the name Arthur?
Links to Arthurian legend, when england is in danger, Arthur will return.
Links to Wales and Pembrooke castle
How old was Lambert Simnel during the rebellion?
Around 10-11 years old.
Who did Lambert Simnel pretend to be? How did Henry combat this?
Pretended to be the Earl of Warwick. As he was still alive, Henry showed him off, however it didn’t stop the rebellion/
Who was the yorkist heir involved with the Lambert Simnel rebellion?
John de la Pole - Earl of Lincoln.
Who dies at the Battle of East Stoke?
Earl of Lincoln - John de la Pole.
When was the Battle of East Stoke?
July 1487
When was the Star Chamber Act?
1487.
What did the Star Chamber act primarily work on?
Court cases to do with Bonds and Recognisances
What were Bonds and Recognisances?
A guarantee of good behaviour, labelled over a fine that could be absolved.
How did the Breton Crisis start?
The Duke of Brittainy died, leaving Anne of Brittainy in charge.
France felt they could take advantage.
Why was Henry conflicted about helping Anne of Brittainy?
They sheltered him in exile for 13 years, however French was a massive superpower.
Who else wanted to Marry Anne of Brittainy in 1489?
Maximillian I
What was the 1489 Treaty of Redon?
Henry would send 6000 troops, paid for by Anne.
How many troops were really sent after 1489 Treaty of Redon?
only 3000, however Anne still paid 6000 worth.
This was to send a message to France - goodwill only.
What was the 1489 Treaty of Dordrecht?
Henry paid Maximillian campaign in Burgundy (which then would go down and help Brittainy) (he didn’t do this-)
Name the terms of the Medina Del Campo 1489?
Prince Arthur to marry Catherine of Aragon,
England and Spain to notify each other on any policies with France.
When was enclosures first mentioned in an act?
Enclosure Act 1489, as an enquiry into what was happening.
What caused the Yorkshire Rebellion 1489?
The taxation raising for Brittainy.
What noble was killed in the Yorkshire Rebellion?
Duke of Northumberland - was blamed for death of Richard III
How much money needed to be raised for his campaign?
£100,000
Who was rewarded for their work in dealing with the Yorkshire Rebellion?
Thomas Howard, made Earl of Surrey
Why was a second Navigation Act passed in 1489?
In order to gain further support of merchants.
When and where did Perkin Warbeck first appear?
1491, in France.
Who did Perkin Warbeck pretend to be?
Richard Duke of York (one of the princes in the tower)
Why did Henry attack France in Oct 1492?
France was preparing for an invasion in Milan the next year, didn’t want Henry hanging around
When was the Treaty of Etaples?
Nov 1492
What were the three terms of the Treaty of Etaples?
France to pay for campaign (£160,000),
£5000 pension to Henry,
Promised to stop harbouring pretenders.
France to pay up on Treaty of Picquigny under Edward IV, in total £140-180,000 (9 years of payments)
Why was a Trade Embargo placed between England and Burgundy?
Margaret of Burgundy was openly supporting Perkin Warbeck.
What happened in 1494 that made Henry VII more weary?
The Sir William Stanley Conspiracy - Henry trusted him as Lord Chamberlain, lead to the creation of the chamber system
When was the Chamber system Introduced. What was it?
1495 All money would go through Henry VII himself, leading for him to store all his money around his cabinet.
When was the League of Venice? What did it have to do with Henry?
1495, an alliance against France, Henry was asked to join but refused.
When did the Trade Embargo against Burgundy end? What replaced it?
1496, Replaced with Intercursus Magnus.Wh
What were the terms of the Intercursus Magnus?
Free trade for England across burgundy (except Flanders - Antwerp)
Perkin Warbeck kicked out of Burgundy.
This meant that Custom duties could increase for Henry
(£7000 - £40,000)
Where did Perkin Warbeck go after 1496?
Scotland, the court of James IV
What was the main reason for the Cornish Revolt?
Taxation levied against them for protection of Scottish border.
How many were involved in the Cornish Revolt?
estimated 15,000
Where did the Cornish Revolt manage to get to?
Blackheath, across the Thames from London. Henry’s law and order in countryside failure?
Who was ordered to put down the rebellion?
Lord Daubenay
When did John Cabot find Newfoundland?
1497
Who did Henry see as a threat in Ireland after the Lambert Simnel Rebellion?
the Earl of kildare, Lord Deputy of Ireland.
Who replaced the Earl of Kildare,
Sir Edward Poynings
What was Poynings’ law of 1495?
Irish Parliament needed the approval of English Monarch.
What happened to Kildare?
Reinstated in 1495 as Lord Deputy of Ireland, after proving loyalty to Henry.
When was the Truce of Ayton?
1497
What was involved with the Truce of Ayton?
7 year truce with Scotland,
Margaret (Henry’s daughter) to marry James IV
When was Perkin Warbeck captured?
1497, after attempted cornish uprising.
Why was Perkin Warbeck executed in 1499?
He attempted an escape with the Earl of Warwick. Both were executed.
When did the marriage between Arthur and Catherine of Aragon take place?
1501
When did Elizabeth of York die?
1503
When did Prince Arthur die?
1502
What was the Treaty of Windsor 1506?
Philip and Juana, entertained by Henry.
Recognised Philip as the successor to Isabella, and they both agreed to help each other against pretenders.
What else was signed after the Treaty of Windsor 1506?
The Intercursus Malus, which gave Henry access to free trade in Antwerp, something which was badddd and reversed almost immediately
Why could the Treaty of Windsor be considered a failure>
Philip died later September that year, Ferdinand controlled whole of Spain (Aragon and Castile)
Who was Henry VII going to marry as a part of the Treaty of Windsor, which never amounted to anything?
Philips sister, Margaret.
Who did Henry try and marry to Catherine of Aragon after Arthurs death, why was this an issue?
Prince Henry, this was an issue as Ferdinand was reluctant after the support for Philip.
What was Henry isolated by in 1508?
League of Cambrai, HRE, Spain, France and Pope.
Who controlled the Council Learned in Law,
Reginald Bray until his death in 1503.
Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley until execution under Henry VIII 1510.
