Henry V Flashcards
Who was the originator of Lollardy
John Wycliffe
Who summoned Wycliffe?
Archbishop of Canterbury
What did Lollardy deny?
Transubstantiation
What idea about priests did Lollard deny?
Persona Christi
What did Lollards want the bible to be?
In English
What did Wycliffe claim?
Charitable works and prayers for the dead had no effect.
What was Lollard’s belief on property of the church?
Should not own property
What did Lollards think of the Pope?
He was corrupt and shouldn’t be the head of the church
Who were some Lollard views attractive to?
The politically powerful such as Gaunt as they resented paying taxes to the Church in Rome and welcomed a decline in papal power.
What was the Church to monarchs?
A vital element for obedience and legitimacy
What was the coronation filled with?
Orthodox symbolism - Canterbury, holy oil, oath to God.
What did Henry do in 1410?
Attends the burning of John Badby In 1410 and attempted to stop it - turns up to show support of orthodoxy.
Who was Oldcastle?
Lancastrian associate - served under Henry V in Wales against Glyndwr.
What happened in 1410?
One attempt was made to move against Oldcastle in 1410 - Arundel attempted to place an interdict against his chaplain but he benefitted from his association with Prince Henry.
What did Oldcastle do in 1411?
Lead an expedition to Burgundy - a deliberate ploy.
What happened in 1413?
Oldcastle under continual surveillance and in Aug 1413, Arundel arrested and prosecuted him.
What did Oldcastle do?
Escape
Who condemned Lollard teachings?
Pope Gregory XI
Where were there a number of Lollards?
Oxford
What did Gaunt argue in relation to Wycliffe?
Argue that England should not send money to the pope - always been politically controversial. Teaching that the pope was not-all power and that kings therefore might not be bound by his decisions was useful for monarchs.
What could the Pope do?
Make kings unpopular and also allowed rebels to claim they were acting with god’s blessing in attacking the monarch.
When was the Oldcastle rebellion?
January 1414
What was the aim of the Oldcastle plot?
Kidnap the king and force him to accept Lollardy or murder him so that Oldcastle could rule.
How many people were definitely involved in the Oldcastle plot?
220
How many were rumoured to be involved?
25,000
How many insurgents were convicted of treason?
69
How many were hanged?
31
What did Oldcastle do?
Run away
What Statute was passed?
Statute of Lollards - church more supported to tackle Lollards - all heretics to be executed
What act was passed in 1411?
Statute of Riots - take action against criminals
Who does Oldcastle declare loyalty to?
Richard II
When was the Southampton Plot?
1415
What was the aim of the Southampton Plot?
Divert Henry’s attention from invasion of France and replace him with Mortimer
Who supported the Southampton Plot?
Scotland, Wales, Northumberland and possibly the French king
How old was Henry when he came to power?
26
What did he have a reputation for?
Being a fighter due to his time spent in Wales
When did he lead troops?
Against Hotspur in 1403
What led to Henry’s increased power in governing?
Henry IV’s descent into illness
Who else was in the council until 1411?
Arundel
What did he have some success in?
Controlling the crown’s finances and improving relations with the Commons
What was the suggestion from the Beauforts?
The king should abdicate in favour of Henry V
What did Henry IV seem to be?
Resentful towards Henry V’s use of royal power
What happened in 1411 - 1412?
Henry was publicly excluded from political influence - humiliating
What happened in September 1412?
Reconciliation between the two men
When was the blessing given to Henry as heir?
March 1413
When did the HYW begin?
1377 under Edward III
What happened during the reign of Richard II?
Hostilities towards France reduced - had a pro-French stance
What happened during Henry IV’s reign?
Conflict resumed - piracy and fighting in Aquitaine
What meant focus was limited in France during Henry IV’s reign?
Illness, conflict with Scots and Welsh and financial difficulties
What did Henry do to regain these losses?
Sent ambassadors to the French king - claiming all territories had been English
What treaty handed land to the French in 1360?
Treaty of Bretigny
What else did Henry ask for?
The hand of the youngest daughter of the King - Catherine of valois
What was the French’s response?
Rejection - deliberately chose to insult Henry
What did the French send to Henry?
Tennis Balls - King’s youth
What spurred Henry’s plans to invade in 1414-1415?
Charles VI mental health problems
What did Henry do 1413 - 1415 to isolate France?
Diplomatic measures
What did Henry see the invasion as?
A way to prove himself as monarch and silence critics
What attitude was taken towards Wales?
Conciliatory - investigated complaints of oppression and issuing pardons for some former rebels
What was the outcome of his measures towards Wales?
Less chance of a rebellion in his absence and some men more likely to fight in an army against the French