Henry VIII Society Flashcards
Role of the nobility
Exert royal authority in areas, especially after rebellions
How did the role of the nobility change in Henry’s rule
Peerage increased (reached by royal successful service)
Lost their land to Henry who was gaining power
Important nobility
Duke of Norfolk
Edward Seymour
Duke of Suffolk
Who was Thomas Fiennes
In 1541 he was tried and convicted for the murder of a neighbours servant were he was then hanged like a common criminal
Thomas Darce, Lord Fiennes
Example of the nobility supporting war
Earl of Shrewsbury raised over 4,000 men for the invasion of France in 1513
Information about the gentry
Knighthoods were a sign of royal favour
Assumed they had the money to reflect the status
Increased in Henry’s reign
Historians theories on the Gentry
Guy = 5,000 gentry families in 1540
Susan Bridgen = 200 knight families in 1524
Increased in Henry’s rule (latter half)
Roles of Gentry
Administered laws in smaller areas and were support for the King
Aimed for their sons to have legal and administrative training to go on and become Lords/nobles
Commoners in Henry’s rule
Working class labourers
little chance of secure employment and owned very little
Role of Commoners in Henry’s reign
Working force
Government were scared of commoners because they had the motivations to revolt
Did not like the Amicable Grant (raised taxes) which almost caused a rebellion
Why did Henry create a different atmosphere among the nobles to his father
He believed in chivalry
warrior king
needed their support because his rule was much less peaceful than Henrys
Why did Henry reward loyalty
Support
encourages more to be loyal
Why did Henry ensure control in provincial areas
So Henry could have a unified England and further expand his influence
Why did Henry try and show generosity
to win the support of the people and prevent them from looking for another ruler
Why did Henry need the support from the nobility in going to war
Because without their approval of war they could revolt or rebel is the war failed or they lost
Pope called for a crusade and Henry needs their support and armies to win a war
Control of Wales in Henry’s rule
Separate territory from England at the time but was governed by Lordships and under English rules (ruling dynasty had Welsh origins)
What changed the laws in Wales?
1535 and 1542
Laws in Wales act
Earls now administrated Wales
Most of its culture was destroyed apart from the language
English Palatinates
Countries that had separate jurisdictions from the rest of the country
Lancashire, Durham and Cheshire
L and C had fallen back into royal control ages ago but Durham remained separate