Henry VII consolidation of power Flashcards
Date of The Battle of Bosworth
22nd August 1485
why was Richard III unpopular
disliked because of belief he killed 2 young princes (1483)
(Edward V and Richard Duke of York)
unpopularity made Henry VIIs claim stronger
Henry’s coronation
30th October 1485
Henry’s date of reign
dated it from 21st August 1485 so that he could declare anyone who fought against him as traitors
First meeting with parliament
7th November 1485
after coronation showing his claim was hereditary
Henry’s claim to the throne
weak because he descended through his mother (lady margaret beauford)
Earl of Warwick
could be seen as having a greater claim to the throne
so henry had him detained
Parliamentary Acts of Attainder
meant yorkist property was forfeit to the crown, increasing royal income
Elizabeth of York
Henry married her in January 1486
the daughter of Edward IV
how was the tudor dynasty secured
when elizabeth of york gave birth to prince Arthur
september 1486
threats to henry’s power
Lovell rebellion
Simnel rebellion
Lovell rebellion (why)
led by Francis Lovell
also involved Stafford brothers (Thomas and Humphrey)
Both were yorkist supporters
they believed they would gain social standing, political power and wealth from deposing Henry and putting the Yorkists back on the throne.
Lovell Rebellion (events)
-Henry was travelling North during his procession in april 1486
-stafford brothers broke sanctuary from colchester
-Lovell headed north to waylay the king
-stafford brothers travelled to worcester to raise a rebellion in the west
-Henry heard about the plot in Lincoln
-he offered them a choice of pardon and reconciliation or excommunication and death
Lovell Rebellion outcome
the rebels dispersed
Lovell evaded capture and fled to Flanders
Stafford’s requested sanctuary once again
(denied as they were declared traitors)
Humphrey was executed
Thomas was pardoned and remained loyal afterwards
How many acts of attainder were passed
138
