Henry VII Consolidation of Power Flashcards
How did Henry become king?
Battle of Bosworth 22nd August 1485 won against Richard III
Aims
establish and secure right to throne (usurper), strengthen royal govt by better control of nobility, ensure a strong financial foundation
What did he do to consolidate his position?
predated reign to 21st, married Elizabeth of York Jan 1486 (crowned queen 1847 after Arthur’s birth), naming child Arthur, had coronation before first parliament
How many Act of Attainders passed and reversed?
138 passed, 46 reversed
What happened to Richards supporters?
they were seen as traitors due to predating reign, act of attainders passed
How many noble families during his reign?
62
How many nobles were financially bound by Henry?
46 financially at his mercy, 7 under attainder, 36 bound by bonds and recognisance
How did the number of peers change?
50 to 35
Bond
written agreements where a noble whose offended the King payed for their offense
Recognisance
giving money back after good behaviour. often not payed back
Marquis of Dorset
had a bond of £10,000
Feudal dues
owe Henry if they don’t tell him about marriages or exceed number of servants allowed
Katherine Woodville
fined £2000 for marrying without telling Henry
Thomas Howard
father died fighting for Richard, imprisoned in tower and passed AoA, resisted escape plot so released and put in charge of maintaining law and order in north. Part of AoA reversed, more land restored after he suppressed Yorkshire rebellion
Order of the Garter
ultimate mark of respect, 37 members, cost little
Kings Council
membership sign of trust, 5 members. Ensured support for his policies
What happened if children were head of noble families?
Henry’s ward until 21
What happened a noble died with no heir?
titles drop out of existence
Lovell and Stafford
April 1486. Claimed sanctuary after BoB, broke sanctuary to rebel when Henry was in York, given choice to stop and seek pardon or fight, die and excommunicated. Lovell fled to Burgandy, Stafford sought sanctuary again but was arrested executed. Thomas Lovell pardoned and remained loyal
Who did Lambert Simnel pretend to be? Who organised? When?
Earl of Warwick, Richard Symonds 1486-7
Who supported Lambert Simnel?
Irish nobles and Margaret of Burgandy
How did Margaret of Burgandy help Lambert Simnel?
sent money and 3000 soldiers
Battle of Stoke
1487 Henry sent army to defeat Yorkists, Earl of Lincoln and Lovell killed. Simnel captured and worked in Royal Kitchens , Symonds got life in prison
Why did henry have to control nobles?
prevent overmighty subjects
