Henry VII - Claim to the throne Flashcards
1
Q
What was Henry’s claim to the throne?
A
Mother was Margaret Beaufort
2
Q
How was Margaret Beaufort related to the throne?
A
Great-granddaughter of Edward VIII
(Grandfather was John of Gaunt, Grandmother Katherine Swynford;
John’s father was King Edward)
3
Q
Was Henry’s claim to the throne strong or weak?
A
Weak
4
Q
Why did Henry become king despite his weak claim?
A
Victory at the Battle of Bosworth, 22nd August 1485
5
Q
Who had better claims to the throne than Henry?
A
- Earl of Warwick
- Richard III (king @ the time)
