HVII's background Flashcards
1
Q
How did HVII have a claim to the throne?
A
His mother, Margaret Beaufort, was a direct descendent of Edward I
His father and uncle were half-brothers to HVI
2
Q
What happened after HVII became the main Lancastrian claimant?
A
He was taken to safety in France, and mostly spent the next 14 years in Brittany
He did not challenge EIV’s right to be king
3
Q
What happened after EIV’s death?
A
Richard denied the succession, proclaiming himself king
An unsuccessful rebellion by Buckingham weakened RIII’s authority
4
Q
When did HVII decide to invade England and assert his claim to the throne?
A
After Buckingham’s failed rebellion
5
Q
From whom did HVII receive support, and why?
A
Charles VIII of France, as he hoped to distract RIII and assimilate Brittany
