Opposition Flashcards
Why was Henry’s upbringing a hindrance in his ability to rule?
His exile to Brittany meant that his knowledge of England was limited, and he had no training and experience that an heir to the throne would normally receive, along with having no money, no close contact with leading members of the aristocracy, and his claim to the throne was weak through his mother’s side, so support was not guaranteed
What Yorkist claimants remained in existence?
The de la Pole brothers, who had a claim at least as valid as Henry’s
Why was Margaret of Burgundy a threat?
She was Edward IV’s sister and was married to the Duke of Burgundy, making her willing to use her husband’s resources for the Yorkist cause
What were Henry’s objectives in terms of opposition?
Establish his claim to the throne, secure his immediate future, eliminate possible rivals by force or aggression, strengthen the monarchy and kingdom for the future
When was Henry officially crowned king?
30th October 1485, and there was an act of parliament declaring his right to be king
When did Henry marry and who?
He married Elizabeth of York on the 18th January 1486 to avoid claims that he had gained the throne through marriage
Why was Henry’s marriage advantageous?
He used his marriage to win support as Elizabeth was a daughter of Edward IV, and symbolised reconciliation between the houses of York and Lancaster
When did Elizabeth give birth?
On the 19th September 1486 to Arthur, which established a future for the Tudor dynasty
When did Henry embark on a royal progress to the North?
1486
When did Henry date his reign from, and why was this advantageous?
He dated his reign from the 21st August, the day before the Battle of Bosworth, which allowed him to treat Richard’s supporters as traitors
How did Henry deal with Yorkists with a better claim to the throne than him?
He imprisoned them, such as William de la Pole and Edward, the Earl of Warwick
When did Lovell’s rebellion take place?
April 1486, where the Yorkist supporter viscount Francis Lovell was joined by Humphrey and Thomas Stafford, and they emerged from hiding to gather troops against Henry, but it was put down easily as they had no figurehead to be used as a claimant to the throne
Who did the main threats come from?
They came from pretenders to the throne
What happened in 1487?
Lambert Simnel impersonated the Earl of Warwick, Edward IV’s nephew, and Yorkist Lords proclaimed Edward king Edward VI, however, Henry produced the real Earl of Warwick and paraded him through the streets of London
What happened in Ireland to do with Simnel?
He appeared in Ireland, where there was a lot of Yorkist support, and was joined by John de la Pole and 3,000 German mercenaries, and the army crossed over into England in May 1487, met by Henry’s army at East Stoke, and were defeated in the Battle of Stoke
