Henry VII and Consolidation of power Flashcards
Who was HVII’s mother?
Margaret Baeufort
When was HVII born?
1457
Where did HVII spend his exile?
Britanny
When was the Battle of Bosworth?
22nd August 1485
Who also had a claim to the throne when HVII became king?
Earl of Lincoln and Earl of Suffolk
Why did HVII backdate his regin?
So he could punish those who had fought against him with treason
To when did HVII date his regin?
21st August 1485
Why was HVII’s coronation fast?
Had to assert homself as a legitimate heir
In what order did HVII hold the coronation, meet with parliament and marry?
Coronation, Parliament, Marriage
Who did HVII marry?
Elizabeth of York
When did HVII embark on his Royal progress?
April 1486
What titlewas Sir William Stanley rewarded with for the Battle of Bosworth?
Lord Chamberlain
Who had authority in Wales under HVII?
Jasper Tudor
What were attainders?
Used to seize titles and possessions of nobles he suspected
How many attainder were passed under HVII’s reigin?
138 (46 reversed)
