HENRY VII: CLAIM & CHARACTER Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Battle of Bosworth?
A
22nd August 1485
2
Q
What had Henry done to the date of the Battle of Bosworth?
A
Back dated it, one day, to the 21st August 1485.
Therefore, everyone who fourth against him were punishable by treason.
3
Q
What was Henry VII’s claim to the throne?
A
Came through his mother, Margaret Beaufort, who was a direct descendant of Edward III.
4
Q
What did Henry’s claim to the throne make him?
A
A Usurper.
5
Q
What was Henry’s one essential aim?
A
To remain king and establish his dynasty by handing on an unchallenged succession to his descendants.
