Richard's domestic and foreign policy, and his parliament Flashcards
how many nobles on his council served Edward?
24/54
when was his act of parliament to confirm legitimacy?
1484
what did Richard support John Howard to be?
Duke of Norfolk
what did he do for gov enrolment authority?
- parliament to confirm legitimacy
- chef officers of state (like catesby as chancellor)
- nobles had big private armies
what opposition did Richard face?
- Woodville threaten but he defeats them
- tudor a legitimate claimant (Buckingham rebellion)
- princes in the tower
how many attainders were made?
118 (lot for 3 years)
how did he improve his authority with finance and economy?
- continue chamber system
- didn’t ask parliament for taxes
- patronage costed less than Edwards
when did Richard send an embassy to Brittany for Tudor?
1483
when did Richard end archers to Brittany to fight France?
1484
in conflict over harbouring Henry Tudor
what was the result with attempting to wage war with Scotland?
- expensive and not successful
- agreed a 3 year truce (sept 1484)
when did Richard outlaw benevolence?
parliament in jan 1484
more popular with people
when did Richard try to go to war with Scotland?
1484
who did Richard back for the Scottish throne?
duke of Albany
how did Richard try to get Tudor forced out of Brittany?
gave Francis duke of Brittany Tudor’s title of Richmond
to get Tudor to leave Brittany
who did Richard try for a reign alliance with?
Isabella of Castille
