Richard III and Henry Tudor, 1483-1486 Flashcards

1
Q

When did Richard III’s son and heir, Prince Edward, die at Middleham castle reopening the succession?

A

April 1484

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2
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When did Richard’s queen, Anne Neville, die, leading to accusations that he had poisoned her?

A

March 1485

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3
Q

Which mother of Henry Tudor had plotted with Elizabeth Woodville to see her son marry Elizabeth of York?

A

Margaret Beaufort

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4
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How did Richard III refer to the former queen when she left sanctuary in March 1484?

A

Dame Elizabeth Grey

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5
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Which father of Henry Tudor and Earl of Richmond died in 1456 before the birth of his son?

A

Edmund Tudor

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6
Q

Which Yorkist Earl of Pembroke had raised Henry Tudor during Edward IV’s first reign?

A

William Herbert (1st)

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7
Q

In which year did Jasper and Henry Tudor flee abroad but were shipwrecked in Brittany and became prisoners?

A

1471

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8
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Which Duke of Brittany wanted aid from Edward IV, so was unwilling to help Henry Tudor until 1483?

A

Francis II

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9
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Which stepson of Edward IV joined Henry Tudor in exile in 1483, almost reconciled with Richard III but did not?

A

Thomas Grey

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10
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In which year did Henry Tudor learn of a deal between Brittany and Richard III and then flee to France?

A

1484

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11
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The government of which new king of France actively supported Henry Tudor?

A

Charles VIII

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12
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What name is given to Richard’s attempts, from 1484 onwards, to install loyal northerners in the south?

A

’northern plantations’

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13
Q

Where did Henry Tudor land on 7 August 1485 with a combined invasion force of approximately 2500 men?

A

Milford Haven

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14
Q

Which prominent landowner from South Wales joined Henry Tudor with his 800 men in August 1485?

A

Rhys ap Thomas

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15
Q

Which place did Henry Tudor reach on 15 August 1485 with an army swollen to 5000 men?

A

Shrewsbury

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16
Q

Which family sent money to Henry Tudor after his landing in August 1485 but did so secretly?

A

Stanleys

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17
Q

Where was Richard III stationed to react when he learnt of Tudor’s invasion in August 1485?

A

Nottingham

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18
Q

Where did the armies of Henry Tudor and Richard III confront each other on 22 August 1485?

A

Bosworth

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19
Q

Which step-uncle of Henry Tudor waited to see the direction the battle would go, and then rushed to his rescue?

A

Sir William Stanley

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20
Q

Whose refusal to bring the northern forces at Bosworth into the battle on Richard’s side led to the king’s fatal charge?

A

Henry Percy

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21
Q

Which prominent noble was killed at the battle of Bosworth loyally fighting for Richard III?

A

Duke of Norfolk

22
Q

What did Henry VII make the first day of his reign so that his enemies at Bosworth were traitors?

A

21 August 1485

23
Q

Who was sent after Bosworth to Sheriff Hutton to secure Edward, Earl of Warwick?

A

Sir Robert Willoughby

24
Q

Where did Henry VII stop after Bosworth to allow his servants time to prepare the triumphant entry into London?

A

St. Albans

25
Q

Which Archbishop of York was made Chancellor of England and temporary treasurer by Henry VII?

A

Thomas Rotherham

26
Q

On what day did Henry VII’s coronation occur, in a virtually identical style to Richard III’s?

A

30 October 1485

27
Q

When did Henry VII’s first parliament meet to declare and confirm his kingship?

A

7 November 1485

28
Q

Which right to raise revenue from imports and exports was granted to Henry VII by parliament for life?

A

Tunnage and poundage

29
Q

What enabled Henry to reclaim all lands held by Henry VI before the outbreak of the Wars of the Roses?

A

Act of Resumption

30
Q

What action against Edward IV’s children was revoked by Henry VII’s parliament?

A

Act of Bastardisation

31
Q

When did Parliament formally and publicly request that Henry VII marry Elizabeth of York?

A

10 December 1485

32
Q

Where was Henry VII shortly after Easter 1486 when word reached him of an impending attack?

A

York

33
Q

Which ally and best friend of Richard III led a revolt in 1486 but it failed and he fled to Flanders?

A

Francis Lovell

34
Q

Who launched an attack on Worcester in 1486 but his force was put down by Jasper Tudor?

A

Humphrey Stafford

35
Q

Who was forgiven for his participation in the 1486 rebellion of his elder brother?

A

Thomas Stafford

36
Q

When did Elizabeth of York give birth to Henry VII’s first child? A boy named Arthur.

A

September 1486

37
Q

Which son of Thomas Stanley was kept as a hostage by Richard III before Bosworth?

A

Lord Strange

38
Q

Which favourite of Richard III died at the Battle of Bosworth?

A

Sir Richard Ratcliffe

39
Q

At which battle on 22 August 1485 was Richard III killed by Henry Tudor’s forces?

A

Bosworth

40
Q

When did the Battle of Bosworth between Richard III and Henry Tudor occur?

A

22 August 1485

41
Q

Which favourite of Richard III was executed by Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth?

A

William Catesby

42
Q

How many mercenaries were provided to Henry Tudor by the French in 1485?

A

c.2,000

43
Q

Which uncle of the Earl of Shrewsbury joined Henry Tudor in August 1485?

A

Gilbert Talbot

44
Q

Who brought c.3,000 men to Bosworth but did not pick sides until later in the battle?

A

Thomas Stanley

45
Q

Who did Henry VII marry on 18 January 1486?

A

Elizabeth of York

46
Q

Which experienced noble commanded Henry Tudor’s forces at Bosworth?

A

John de Vere (Oxford)

47
Q

Which city’s council refused to acknowledge Henry VII as king until 22 October 1485?

A

York

48
Q

How many attainders were issued against Richard III’s supporters at the parliament of November 1485?

A

Twenty-eight

49
Q

What new unit of elite bodyguards did Henry VII create to protect him?

A

Yeomen of the Guard

50
Q

Which trusted adviser of Henry VII became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1486 and Chancellor in 1487?

A

John Morton