Henry VII - How did Henry try to establish Tudor monarchy Flashcards
Who was the founder of the Tudor dynasty?
Henry VII
Why did some Yorkists support Henry?
They were alienated by Richard III’s usurpation
What was Henry’s first task as monarch?
To secure his position
How did Henry establish his dynasty in England and help maintain peace?
Dynastic royal marriages
In what year did Henry marry Elizabeth of York
1486
Who was Elizabeth of York’s father
Edward IV
What was arguably the main reason why Henry married Elizabeth of York?
It united the Houses of York and Lancaster.
How was the authority of the monarchy established both domestically and in the foreign context?
The use of foreign policy
Who did Henry’s eldest son Author marry?
The Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon
What year did Author and Catherine marry?
1501
What year did Author suddenly die?
1502
How old was Author when he passed away?
15
Where did Author die?
Ludlow Castle
In terms of the line of succession, what was so significant about Author’s death?
It made Henry VIII the new heir to the throne.
Who did Henry’s daughter Margaret marry in 1503?
James IV of Scotland
Why did Margaret marry James IV of Scotland?
To secure peace between the two countries.
In terms of the line of succession what was significant about Margaret’s marriage to James IV?
James IV’s descendants would have a claim to the throne.
Who did Henry’s other daughter marry?
Louis IX of France.
What else did Henry do to consolidate a good relationship with the French?
Signed a treaty that opened up trade between the two countries.
What was Henry’s most important treaty?
Magnus Intercursus
Which country was the Magnus Intercursus signed with?
The Netherlands
What did Magnus Intercursus secure?
England’s textile exports
What did Henry use to establish the authority of the monarchy.
Parliamentary legislation
Give examples of the Parliamentary legislation Henry used to establish the authority of the monarchy?
Acts of Attainders
Restriction of Retaining
Henry ensured that the authority of the monarchy was recognised by which church?
The Catholic Church
What position within the church was Henry crowned?
Archbishop of Canterbury
Who were Henry’s main advisers?
Morton and Fox
What network did Henry establish in order to ensure his safety and inform him of foreign threats?
An expansive spy network.
