Richard III and Henry Tudor, 1483-1486 Flashcards
When did Richard III’s son and heir, Prince Edward, die at Middleham castle reopening the succession?
April 1484
When did Richard’s queen, Anne Neville, die, leading to accusations that he had poisoned her?
March 1485
Which mother of Henry Tudor had plotted with Elizabeth Woodville to see her son marry Elizabeth of York?
Margaret Beaufort
How did Richard III refer to the former queen when she left sanctuary in March 1484?
Dame Elizabeth Grey
Which father of Henry Tudor and Earl of Richmond died in 1456 before the birth of his son?
Edmund Tudor
Which Yorkist Earl of Pembroke had raised Henry Tudor during Edward IV’s first reign?
William Herbert (1st)
In which year did Jasper and Henry Tudor flee abroad but were shipwrecked in Brittany and became prisoners?
1471
Which Duke of Brittany wanted aid from Edward IV, so was unwilling to help Henry Tudor until 1483?
Francis II
Which stepson of Edward IV joined Henry Tudor in exile in 1483, almost reconciled with Richard III but did not?
Thomas Grey
In which year did Henry Tudor learn of a deal between Brittany and Richard III and then flee to France?
1484
The government of which new king of France actively supported Henry Tudor?
Charles VIII
What name is given to Richard’s attempts, from 1484 onwards, to install loyal northerners in the south?
’northern plantations’
Where did Henry Tudor land on 7 August 1485 with a combined invasion force of approximately 2500 men?
Milford Haven
Which prominent landowner from South Wales joined Henry Tudor with his 800 men in August 1485?
Rhys ap Thomas
Which place did Henry Tudor reach on 15 August 1485 with an army swollen to 5000 men?
Shrewsbury
Which family sent money to Henry Tudor after his landing in August 1485 but did so secretly?
Stanleys
Where was Richard III stationed to react when he learnt of Tudor’s invasion in August 1485?
Nottingham
Where did the armies of Henry Tudor and Richard III confront each other on 22 August 1485?
Bosworth
Which step-uncle of Henry Tudor waited to see the direction the battle would go, and then rushed to his rescue?
Sir William Stanley
Whose refusal to bring the northern forces at Bosworth into the battle on Richard’s side led to the king’s fatal charge?
Henry Percy
Which prominent noble was killed at the battle of Bosworth loyally fighting for Richard III?
Duke of Norfolk
What did Henry VII make the first day of his reign so that his enemies at Bosworth were traitors?
21 August 1485
Who was sent after Bosworth to Sheriff Hutton to secure Edward, Earl of Warwick?
Sir Robert Willoughby
Where did Henry VII stop after Bosworth to allow his servants time to prepare the triumphant entry into London?
St. Albans
Which Archbishop of York was made Chancellor of England and temporary treasurer by Henry VII?
Thomas Rotherham
On what day did Henry VII’s coronation occur, in a virtually identical style to Richard III’s?
30 October 1485
When did Henry VII’s first parliament meet to declare and confirm his kingship?
7 November 1485
Which right to raise revenue from imports and exports was granted to Henry VII by parliament for life?
Tunnage and poundage
What enabled Henry to reclaim all lands held by Henry VI before the outbreak of the Wars of the Roses?
Act of Resumption
What action against Edward IV’s children was revoked by Henry VII’s parliament?
Act of Bastardisation
When did Parliament formally and publicly request that Henry VII marry Elizabeth of York?
10 December 1485
Where was Henry VII shortly after Easter 1486 when word reached him of an impending attack?
York
Which ally and best friend of Richard III led a revolt in 1486 but it failed and he fled to Flanders?
Francis Lovell
Who launched an attack on Worcester in 1486 but his force was put down by Jasper Tudor?
Humphrey Stafford
Who was forgiven for his participation in the 1486 rebellion of his elder brother?
Thomas Stafford
When did Elizabeth of York give birth to Henry VII’s first child? A boy named Arthur.
September 1486
Which son of Thomas Stanley was kept as a hostage by Richard III before Bosworth?
Lord Strange
Which favourite of Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth?
Sir Richard Ratcliffe
At which battle on 22 August 1485 was Richard III killed by Henry Tudor’s forces?
Bosworth
When did the Battle of Bosworth between Richard III and Henry Tudor occur?
22 August 1485
Which favourite of Richard III was executed by Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth?
William Catesby
How many mercenaries were provided to Henry Tudor by the French in 1485?
c.2,000
Which uncle of the Earl of Shrewsbury joined Henry Tudor in August 1485?
Gilbert Talbot
Who brought c.3,000 men to Bosworth but did not pick sides until later in the battle?
Thomas Stanley
Who did Henry VII marry on 18 January 1486?
Elizabeth of York
Which experienced noble commanded Henry Tudor’s forces at Bosworth?
John de Vere (Oxford)
Which city’s council refused to acknowledge Henry VII as king until 22 October 1485?
York
How many attainders were issued against Richard III’s supporters at the parliament of November 1485?
Twenty-eight
What new unit of elite bodyguards did Henry VII create to protect him?
Yeomen of the Guard
Which trusted adviser of Henry VII became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1486 and Chancellor in 1487?
John Morton
