HVII - consolidation of power Flashcards
When did Henry vii come to the throne
22 aug 1485
How did Henry accent to the throne
- Victory at the battle of bosworth
- lord Stanley’s soldiers had aided him in his battle
What was Henry VII claim
His claim was through his mother lady Marget Beaufort (weak link)
Apart of the house of lancaster
Who is Lord T Stanley
1435-1509
Henrys step father, initially stood aside during the battle however his intervention proved crucial
Awarded Earl of Darby
Where did Henry vii flee to
France where he was the Duchy of Brittany
Edward Earl of Warwick
1475-99
He was also one of the prince’s in the tower and seen as a threat to Henry
Alleged to have plotted with PW against Henry in 1499
- beheaded
How many knight hoods did Henry award
11 to those who supported him after the battle
Other ways he consolidated power after BoB
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
What key appointments did HVII make
Council+houshold
Sir Reginald Bray chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster and Sir Will Stanley chainberlin of the houshold
Sir William Stanley
Brother to Thomas
Title gave him political influence
Shock when accused of teason
Ceremonial consolidation
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 1486 birth of prince arthur
