Henrys Claim Flashcards
1
Q
Henry’s family
A
Margaret Beauford
Edmund Tudor
Jasper Tudor
2
Q
Henry’s claim to the throne
A
Via his mum
Descendant of Edward III
Distant
3
Q
War of Roses
Date?
A
May 1455-June 1587
4
Q
War of roses
May 1455-June 1587
Why did Henry flee? Where to?
A
Lancastrians killed
Brittany for 14 years
5
Q
War of roses
May 1455-June 1587
When did King Edward IV die?
A
1483
6
Q
War of roses
May 1455-June 1587
When Edward IV died; who took over?
A
Richard III
took over from young nephews Edward and Richard (twins in tower)
7
Q
When did the battle of bosworth occur?
A
August 1485
8
Q
Battle of Bosworth
August 1485
How did Richard have an advantage?
A
Arrived early
More men
9
Q
Battle of Bosworth
August 1485
Who was Lord Thomas Stanley
A
Impartial to battle, son captured by Richard
Helped Henry win in the end
