Henry's first actions as king Flashcards
what initial problems did Henry face?
- Elizabeth made illegitimate by Richard
- Lincoln and Warwick had better claims (claim through mother)
- not experienced with English gov
why did he send Willoughby and Hutton to Yorkshire?
to secure Warwick and Elizabeth York
when did Henry backdate his reign too?
21st august (1 day before Bosworth)
how many people did Henry knight after Bosworth?
11 who fought for him at Bosworth
initial advantages when Henry took the throne?
- foreign support from Brittany and France
- few rivals to throne
- military ability at Bosworth
- marriage to Elizabeth
- support of Lancaster’s
- people tired of fighting (not many at Bosworth)
who was made chancellor and who was made treasure?
- John Morton (bishop of ely) was chancellor
- lord dynham (Yorkist) was treasurer
who became lord chamberlain?
sir William Stanley
how did Henry have an advantage with patronage?
he had few family demands for patronage (no siblings) so used it well
when was Henry’s coronation?
30th October 1485 (very similar to Richard’s)
when was Hnery’s first parliament?
7th November 1485
what was discussed in henrys first parliament?
- attained land/ acts of resumption
- confirmation of kingship
- oaths of loyalty to be sworn
- marriage to Elizabeth
what title did jasper tudor get?
duke of Bedford (also given welsh land)
howe many attainders did Henry pass compared to Richard’s reign?
Henry = 138 Richard = 118
when did Henry marry Elizabeth?
18th January 1486
what was Elizabeth’s coronation delayed for?
until threat of sim new was gone and prince Arthur was born
