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