HVII - consolidation of power

Question 1

When did Henry vii come to the throne

Answer 1

22 aug 1485

Question 2

How did Henry accent to the throne

Answer 2

• Victory at the battle of bosworth
• lord Stanley’s soldiers had aided him in his battle

Question 3

What was Henry VII claim

Answer 3

His claim was through his mother lady Marget Beaufort (weak link)
Apart of the house of lancaster

Question 4

Who is Lord T Stanley

Answer 4

1435-1509
Henrys step father, initially stood aside during the battle however hos intervention proved crucial
Awarded Earl of Darby

Question 5

Where did Henry vii flee to

Answer 5

France where he was the Duchy of Brittany

Question 6

Edward Earl of Warwick

Answer 6

1475-99
Alleged to have plotted with PW against Henry in 1499
- beheaded

Question 7

How many knight hoods did Henry award

Answer 7

11 to those who supported him after the battle

Question 8

Other ways he consolidated power after BoB

Answer 8

Pre dated his reign it 21st the day before he won the battle
Supporters captured Elizabeth of York and earl of Warwick - could be seen as greater call to throne

Question 9

What key appointments did HVII make

Answer 9

Council+houshold
Sir Reginald Bray chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster and Sir Will Stanley chainberlin of the houshold

Question 10

Sir William Stanley

Answer 10

Brother to Thomas
Title gave him political influence
Shock when accused of teason

Question 11

Ceremonial consolidation

Answer 11

Corination - 30th Oct before meeting parliment on 7th Nov - his right to the throne was hereditary not sanctioned by Parliment
Act of attainders against yorkist granted Henry the custom revenues of poundage and tonnage
Marring Elizebeth of York in Jan 1486 uniting two houses, creating the Tudor rose
Sep 1489 birth of prince arthur