King Henry VII Flashcards
Who has the biggest Lancastrian claim to the throne?
Henry VII
Why did the wars of the roses happen during the reign of king Henry VI?
His incapacity and occasional relapses into insanity intensified rivalry among the leading nobles and led to conflicts.
How did Edward IV change the council?
Before Henry VI had been a virtually autonomous body dominated by magnates. Edward changed the council by not excluding magnates from the council if he thought he could depend on their loyalty, but did not allow them to dominate- attend to his business rather than their own.
Why was Henry Tudor successful at the battle of Bosworth?
He planned a landing in England to coincide with the Duke of Buckinghams rebellion against Richard III-weakened his authority. He had won support of several yorkists at the crucial moment bc of Richard’s unforgivable actions to his nephews [the young princes] he was unpopular and increasingly tyrannical.
Only 9 nobles supported the king
Sir William Stanley sent his 3000 men to attack Richard in the rear- switched allegiance last moment.
How is Henry VII remembered?
He was a virtual stranger to his kingdom due to his upbringing in Brittany.
What does he spend his money on and what does it show about him?
He spent his money on building the palace - Yorkshire earldom of Richmond- he spent $20,000 on construction and furniture.
He purchased books and tapestries =he is very fond of the arts and has a great appreciation of classics.
The chapel of kings college Cambridge and Henry VII chapel at Westminster abbey.
How did culture,lit,and the arts develop under Henry VII?
He appointed the Italian poet peter carmelianus to write a history of England
His cultural achievements showed his commitment to Burgundian values- development of fine arts in England
He set a standard of courtly patronage and a distinctive royal style for his own descendants.
