Henry Tudors marriage to Elizabeth of York Flashcards
Why did HT repeal Richard Ill’s proclamation as king?
Following Henry VIl’s proclamation as king, he repealed Richard Ill’s proclamation as king from 1484.
It was important that he did this, as the proclamation had declared Elizabeth of York illegitimate.
The new king could not marry and have heirs with a woman who was illegitimate, and so this matter had to be dealt with before he could confirm his declaration to marry her.
What did the delayed marriage plans give HT time to do?
It gave HT time to deal with other matters, such as reversing all attainders that were made in 1471, thereby restoring leading Lancastrians to their lands.
This included his mother, Margaret Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, and Duke of Buckingham.
When did Henry marry Elizabeth of York?
on the 18th of January 1486
this united Yorkists + Lancastrians
Henry chose to do this last as he didn’t want anyone 2 accuse him of becoming King because of his wife as Elizabeth of York had a stronger claim to the throne
Why was this marriage so significant?
it was deeply significant to the political state of the country, as its aim was to unite the political supporters of Tudor and York.
The Tudor rose that Henry VIl devised as his badge was a combination of the white rose of York and red rose of Lancaster which symbolised this union.
When was HT heir born?
on 18 September 1486, Arthur, was born
signifying dynastic security in the form of an heir.
