Henry VII's governance of the realm, 1486-1499 Flashcards
What in 1494 decreed that only the king had the power to summon an Irish parliament and approve the passing of laws?
Poyning’s law
What resulted in 1494 from the reorganisation of Irish government with Sir Edmund Poynings in charge but collapsed by 1496?
Council in Ireland
Which prominent Welshman appointed to govern south-west Wales for the Council?
Sir Rhys ap Thomas
What was effectively headed by Jasper Tudor until his death in 1495?
Council in Wales and the Marches
Which Bishop of Carlisle was appointed by the king to enforce his rights in the north and effectively spy on the council?
William Sever
Which English soldier, administrator and diplomat of gentry origins was made a Knight of the Garter and Lord Deputy of Ireland (1494-96)?
Sir Edward Poynings
What was ruled first by Henry Percy until 1489 and then by Thomas Howard, although he was not a northern power?
Council of the North
In his 24 year reign how many times did Henry VII summon parliament?
Seven
Which second son from the gentry was created a Knight of the Garter, became Treasurer and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster?
Sir Reginald Bray
What name is given to Henry VII’s chief advisers and servants from the ranks of lesser landowners or gentry or professions?
‘New men’
Who became Lord Admiral, Constable of the Tower of London and Lord Great Chamberlain of England with much else?
John de Vere
Which uncle of Henry VII and new Duke of Bedford was a key councillor to Henry VII until his death in 1495?
Jasper Tudor
Which principal secretary to Henry VII and Lord Privy Seal became bishop of Exeter in 1487?
Richard Foxe
Income from what increased from £29,000 in 1485 to £42,000 in 1509?
Crown lands
What aspect of income did not greatly increase despite efforts by Henry VII?
Customs duties
138 of what were passed in Henry VII’s reign compared to 140 by Edward IV and 104 by Richard III?
Attainders
What did Henry VII undertake by act of parliament in 1486 but was careful not to alienate too many nobles?
Resumption
What did Henry VII gain each year from his French pension agreed by the treaty of Etaples?
£5,000
Who was archbishop of Canterbury from 1486 and chancellor from 1487?
John Morton
The relative power of what in the localities continued to decline as Justices of the Peace became more important?
Sheriffs