Henry IV

Question 1

Reign of Henry IV

Answer 1

1399 - 1413

Question 2

How did Henry deal with Richard’s nobility?

Answer 2

• the duketti were demoted and lost their lands, but kept their previous lands and titles
• got rid of the title of marquis and the title of duke was restricted to the royal family
• rebels were condemned as traitors

Question 3

How did Henry deal with his nobility?

Answer 3

• Henry only made three new peers and these were all members of the house of Lancaster
• his eldest son was made prince of Wales, duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester
• his youngest son was made duke of Clarence and Earl of Arudnel
• wanted to balance out the influence of Percies and Arundels

Question 4

What rebellions occurred in England?

Answer 4

• Henry’s forces defeated the discontented Percies at Shrewsbury 1403, and received submission from the duke of Northumberland
• Archbishop of York declared opposition to the Lancastrian rule, was executed in 1405
• defeated duke of Northumberland (Percy) at Bramham Moor in 1408

Question 5

What foreign wars did Henry embark upon?

Answer 5

• expeditions against the Welsh 1400 and 1401, but failed to subdue them in 1402
• The Scots waged warfare throughout the reign