Henry Vii Methods Of Consolidation Flashcards
Why did Henry date his reign from 21st August 1485?
Meant he could punish many yorkists for treason as it was the day before the battle of bosworth
How many knighthoods did he give?
11
Who did Henry detain? Why?
Elizabeth of York, Earl of Warwick
Both could be seen a having better claims to the throne as Henry. Elizabeth could los marry abroad to a nobleman making a new claimant
Who was appointed as chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster?
Sir Reginald Bray
Who became chamberlain of the household?
Sir William Stanley
When did Henry’s coronation take place ?
30 oct
When was Henry’s first parliament meeting?
7 nov
Why did he hold his coronation before parliament?
To demonstrate his right to the throne was hereditary, king in his own right, and not on parliamentary sanction
What kind of act did Henry have against yorkists who fought at bosworth?
Parliamentary acts of attainder
What was an act of attainder?
Their property was forefit to the crown -> increase royal income
What was Henry granted for life by parliament?
Tonnage and poundage revenue (import tax)
When did Henry marry Elizabeth of York?
January 1486
What did he use as propaganda? Why?
The Tudor rose , representative of the houses uniting
When ws Henry’s heir born, what was his name?
September 1486, Arthur
