Securing the succession and marriage alliances (3) Flashcards
Why, before 1502 did it seem like there would be no problems with the succession?
Because in 1486 Elizabeth gave brith to Prince Arthur and in 1491 to another Prince Henry.
What did Arthur receive?
The education which was deemed to be fitting for a prince and was set up with his own court at Ludlow in Shropshire.
What did Henry realise he needed disposal of?
The threat from the Earl of Suffolk.
What was there among Henry’s key followers?
People jockeying for position.
What was there still fears about?
Suffolk and his brother Richard de la Pole, and there were also fears that the Duke of Buckingham, a descendant of Edward III, might launch an attempt at seizing the throne.
When did Henry VII die?
On the 21st April 1509.
When was Henry VII death announced?
On the 23rd April 1509.
What did Henry try and secure with Spain?
A marriage alliance between Arthur and Catherine but his plans were dashed when Arthur suddenly died so Henry VII sought another marriage between Catherine and Prince Henry.
What did Henry try and secure with Scotland?
A marriage alliance for his oldest daughter Margret, to be married to James IV of Scotland, which strengthened alliances with Scotland during his reign and weakened Perkin Warbeck’s threat to the throne.
What ensured peace between England and France?
For Henry’s younger daughter Mary, who would later during Henry VIII’s reign marry the much older King of France, Louis XII, in order t secure peaceful relations between the two countries.
