Henry VIII's reign Flashcards
Who were Empson and Dudley?
Henry VII most hated tax enforcers in charge of collecting it from the nobles. Henry VIII had them killed immediately after becoming King in 1510
Thomas Wolsey’s roles?
Archbishop of York, appointed Chancellor in 1514 and Cardinal in 1515. Son of a butcher, came from poorer background
What was the Holy Roman League from 1511-12?
Set up by Louis XII to prevent French domination in Italy. Included Spain, Venice, H.R.E, England and Switzerland. France was driven out of Milan by May 1512
How did the first attack on France go for Henry?
Spain used as distraction to invade. Recalled back to England within few months because of dysentery. Ferdinand signed Treaty of Noyon with France
Second war attempt with France?
Henry had an army of 30,000 men, organized by Wolsey. Had the Battle of Spurs, not enough of a heroic win for Henry
When was Battle Of Flodden and what happened?
Scottish crossed the English border in 1513, Henry abroad in France, Catherine Of Aragon raised an army and led by Thomas Howard. 10,000 Scots dead and King James IV. Henry’s sister Margaret left in charge as regent
What was the Treaty of St-Germaine-en-Laye in 1514
Wolsey organized. Ferdinand and Maximilian made peace, putting pressure on H8. Married Mary (younger sister) to King Louis XII in Oct 1514
What does Francis I do about Scotland?
Supports Albany as regent in 1517 instead of Margaret. Henry loses power of Scotland through his sister
Treaty of Cambrai of 1517?
Involving Spain, H.R.E, France and Papacy. Isolated England from foreign policy
Treaty of London 1518?
Organized by Wolsey. Between France, Spain, Netherlands, Burgundy and Papacy. Peace treaty, but war if anyone broke terms, lasted 6 months as Denmark invaded Sweden with Pope’s approval
How did Wolsey become Papal Legate?
The Pope wanted help fighting against the rising Ottoman Empire, Wolsey took opportunity and blackmailed Pope into giving him title in return for help`
What happened at the Field Of The Cloth Of Gold
In 1520, H8 had 5000 men there and Francis had 3000, achieved nothing significant just increased relationship, arranged by Wolsey
When did Henry become King?
1509
The Duke of Buckingham?
Disliked Wolsey very publicly. Wolsey told Henry that the Duke was saying he had more claim to the throne. Henry executed him for treason
What were Henry’s leisure activities?
Sport and hunting with the nobility, specifically jousting
What were the JPs
The Justices of Peace that were used as a police system for smaller areas. Henry relied on them a lot
Financial changes at start of Henry’s reign?
He spent £300,000 on the war with France. Bonds were cancelled in order to get the nobles on his side
Foreign marriages?
Catherine of Aragon to Henry - improved Spanish relations. Princess Mary to King Louis XII of France
What victory did Henry really want?
He wanted an Agincourt style victory that Henry V won against the odds. It will show to people he is a warrior King
Act of Stop Peter’s Pence
Passed in 1534, abolished payment of taxation going to Rome
Act of Submission of the Clergy
Passed in 1534, appeals were now handled by the King instead of the clergy
Act Of Succession?
Passed in 1534, registered Henry and Catherine’s marriage as invalid
What was the ‘Great Matter’?
Henry’s attempt to get a divorce from Rome, began in 1527
Act of Fruits and Tenths?
Clerical taxes went to the King instead of the Pope
Who was Anne Askew?
A writer that Henry condemned a heretic. Burned alive for denying transubstantiation
What is Transubstantiation?
Catholic belief that the bread and the wine actually become the body and the blood of Christ
Who is Cardinal Campeggio?
A judge sent to hear the King’s Great Matter. Tasked with stalling the trail in hope it would blow over. Couldn’t make a decision so he referred the case back to the Pope