Henry VII: government Flashcards
how many men are recorded to have attended the Council during Henry’s reign?
227
name the 3 main types of councillor and give a specific example for each type
nobility (Lords Daubeney and Dynham), churchmen (John Morton and Richard Fox), and laymen (Sir Reginald Bray and Edmund Dudley)
who was arguably Henry’s most influential advisor who did not hold an office?
Margaret Beaufort
which organisation was tasked with monitoring the system of bonds and recognisances?
the Council Learned in Law
what were the two levels of the Court?
Household and Chamber
who was the Lord Chamberlain that was executed for Treason in 1495?
Sir William Stanley
where did Henry conduct his private business with his intimate servant?
Privy Chamber
how many times was Parliament called and who only could call it?
7 times, Henry VII (monarch)
how many attainders were passed during Henry’s reign?
138
how many attainders were reversed during Henry’s reign?
46
what year was an Act Against Retaining passed which meant that nobles had to obtain a license to retain large numbers? how much was the penalty for breaking this act?
1504, £5 per illegal retainer
how much was Lord Burgavenny’s bond?
£5,000 over ten years
what year were JPs given the power to grant bail?
1487
what year were JPs given the authority to deal with juries tainted by loyalty to a magnate?
1495
how often did JPs meet to administer justice and what were the sessions called?
4 times, Quarter Sessions
