Measures Henry 7th Took To Secure The Throne Flashcards
What did he get parliament to do?
Why is this important?
Say that his reign began on 21st Aug 1485, a day before the Battle of Bosworth
This made Richard 3rd the usurper and meant that Henry could punish his supporters
What did he do to the Titulus Regius and why is this important?
Repealled it.
He could marry Elizabeth of York, uniting the Yorkists and the Lancastrians and produce legitimate children
Examples of him rewarding supporters
Jasper Tudor, his uncle became Duke of Bedford
John de Verre became Earl of East Anglia
William Stanley became Treasurer of the Household
Thomas Lovell became chancellor
What did H do to prevent any noble from becoming too powerful?
He avoided giving away too much land and titles
What happened to John de la Pole?
After he swore loyalty to Henry, he was allowed to join the royal council
What happened in the Midlands and the North?
Henry embarked on a royal progress because ricardian support had been so strong there.
How did Henry try to portray himself as merciful?
He gave john de la pole a position in the royal council instead of killing him for siding with Richard (this was also for surveillance)
Only executed a handful of people
1486 Act of Resumption
Allows Henrt to reclaim the Crown lands lost in 1455
Why didnt Henry give away the crown lands when he was giving away lands and titles?
To leave himself in a better financial position
What did he force the Houses of Lords and commons to do?
Swear an oath to not recruit men into private armies illegally
