how did Henry secure his position Flashcards
gained the throne
through battle, so hadn’t won the support of the people
claim
his claim was weak
a Lancasterian
likely to be challenged by Yorkist claimants
Bosworth
he dated his reign, the day before Bosworth to make those who fought against him traitors
their estates could be seized, thus adding to the King’s wealth
coronation
30th October
before Parliament met, so he would not be king because of parliament
marriage
got a papal dispensation to marry Elizabeth of York
it would unite the two houses
January 1486
Yorkist claimants
Edward, Earl of Warwick
John, de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln
strong or stronger claims to the throne
advantages
the country was tired of war, so they wanted a King that offered peace and security
Christine Carpenter
not only was Henry replacing an unpopular king but also a dead king
Elizabeths coronation
delayed until 25 November 1487 as Henry did not want his claim to be dependent on anyone else
powerful image
no expense was spared at his coronation
created the Yeomen of the Guard as his personal protection- had increased to 200 by the end of his reign
Parliament
called on 7 November 1485
a demonstration of his Kingship
needed their recognition of his position
Earl of Warwick, nephew of Richard III
sent to tower, but lived in relative comfort
John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln
named heir of Richard III
professed his loyalty
later invited to join the council
Duke of Suffolk
father of John de la Pole
professed loyalty to the new king
Earl of Surrey
fought for Richard at Bosworth
was kept in a prison until 1489
