Henry VII - coming to power Flashcards
When does Henry Tudor become King Henry VII?
August 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth
Where did Henry spend the 15 years prior to becoming King?
Brittany, France
Who was Henry VII before Kingship
Henry Tudor
Who did Henry defeat at the Battle of Bosworth to come to power
Richard III
Who was King before Richard III
Edward IV
When does Edward IV die and how does Richard take the throne
1483
Rightful successors were minors and Richard manipulated the throne from them
What is the rumour surrounding Richard taking over the throne
The minors go missing and Richard is believed to have something to do with it
Who does Henry claim the throne through
Edward III
Is Henry’s claim to the throne strong or weak
Weak
Who does Henry gain support from ready to take the crown
Those who support Richard
Where does Henry land on his invasion
Welsh coast
Who is Henry supported by once he lands in Wales
Jasper Tudor - his uncle
Where does Henry’s royal blood come from
John of Gaunt
How does Henry have royal blood
Through the marriage of John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster
Who is John of Gaunt
Edward III’s son
