how did henry vii consolidate power through the nobility? Flashcards
act of attainder
This declared a landowner guilty of rebelling against a monarch; the attained noble lost his title, lands and sometimes his head; his heirs were disinherited.
However, they could be reversed if the attained showed good behaviour.
This led to parliament granting Henry the custom revenues of tonnage and poundage for life.
bonds + recognisances
A legal document used by Henry VII which bound individuals to remain loyal to him to avoid the obligation of paying back their debts.
justices of peace
Were local gentry who fulfilled their unpaid tasks out of a sense of duty or because they thought in doing that they’d open up paths to greater advancement.
Ensured laws were effectively enforced. 1 JP could imprison someone but multiple were needed to sentence someone to death.
patronage
Giving the positions of power e.g titles, land etc), but HVII made it clear that patronage came as a result of good and loyal service e.g Robert De Broke who had been rewarded for his loyalty after fighting with HVII at the BoB
order of the garter
Was a significant honour only reserved for HVII’s closest servants
Created 37 Knights of the Garter, more than previous kings. Henry liked it as it didn’t give power or land.
the great council
Groups of noblemen called together by the king to discuss important matters of the state, usually during emergencies.
Was a useful form of control as they were a way of gaining support + agreement for his most important subjects.
