Henry VII Flashcards
1485-1509
Why did Henry date his reign from 21 August?
So he could declare anyone who was on the Yorkist side a traitor.
What is the Tudor rose?
symbolises the joining of the House of Lincolnshire and York ending the war of the roses.
when did henry vii get married ?
18th Jan 1486
Who did Henry marry?
Elizabeth of York this marriage alliance helped ease tensions
What was Henry’s main aim when he became King?
He wanted to ensure he kept the throne
Who became Lord Chancellor in 1486?
John Morton
Why did Henry arrange his coronation before his marriage?
So no one could claim that he gained the throne through his wife
When was Henry VII’s coronation?
30th October 1485
When was Henry VII’s first parliamentary meeting?
7th Nov 1485
What is a parliamentary sanction?
An official confirmation or ratification of a law given by Parliament as the acclaimed body of the State
What is an Act of Attainder?
A way of stripping someone of their land and possessions and preventing future family members from inheriting them.
Who did Henry use Acts of Attainder on?
Yorkists and Rebels
What is tonnage and poundage?
The right to raise revenue for the whole reign from imports and exports.
Who led the Lovell Rebellion?
Viscount Lovell, Thomas and Humphrey Stafford
When and where was the Lovell Rebellion?
Easter, 1486
Midlands
