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