Succession Flashcards
Why was Henry VII’s claim to the throne quite weak?
Because it was through his mother, who was a direct descendant of Edward III, and her grandfather was born before his parents were married.
What Battle did HVII fight to become king?
The Battle of Bosworth
Why did Henry VII decide to try and become king?
He had support from the french Charles VIII and Richard III (became king in 1483) was unpopular. He had put EIV’s children in the tower, possibly killed them, and after the death of his son had no heir.
Who supported HVII at the BoB
Rhys ap Thomas (one of the most powerful landowners in Wales), Lord Thomas Stanley (his stepfather), William Stanley, and small army of english and french supporters
Who were valid claimants threats to HVII’s throne?
John (Earl of Lincoln) and Edmund (Earl of Suffolk) de la Pole, EIV’s nephews, with as strong a claim as Henry, and Margaret of Burgundy, EIV’s sister
How did HVII secure his claim to the throne?
He had his coronation quickly, before parliament met and before his marriage
How did HVII strengthen the Tudor dynasty?
He married Elizabeth of york (daughter of EIV) and had a child quickly, arthur was born in september 1486
What threatened the succession at the end of HVII’s reign?
The death of two of his three sons, his youngest Edmund in 1500, and his eldest Arthur in 1502. The death of Elizabeth of York in 1503. The departure of Edmund de la Pole to Burgundy in 1503, who could gain support and take his throne.
What was Henry’s main reason for his succession of wives?
To ensure that he had a son who he could safely hand the crown on to
When was the first Succession Act and what did it say?
1534, it declared Mary illegitimate and named any of Anne Boleyn’s children the heir
When was the second Succession act and what did it do?
It was in 1544, and named Edward as the first heir and the Mary, Elizabeth and the suffolk family, ruling out MQoS
How did Edward Seymour gain power after HVIII’s death?
He and Anthony Denny, Chief Gentleman of the King’s Privy Chambers who held the Dry Stamp, approved an altered version of HVIII’s will that empowered the Regency Council. The Regency Council named him Lord Protector 3 days after HVIII’s death
What were the problems around succession for Edward VI?
He had no direct male heirs, and Mary was a catholic.
How and why did Northumberland claim Lady Jane Grey should be queen?
By citing the 1534 Succession act that made Mary illegitimate (despite the 1544 Succession Act relegitimising her), and HVIII’s anullment of his marriage to Anne Boleyn delegitimised Elizabeth. Grey was a granddaughter Mary Tudor (HVIII’s sister). (She also married Northumberland’s son Guildford Dudley 6 weeks before Edward’s death)
How did Mary become Queen?
After Northumberland had rallied the Privy council, he realised there was little support for Jane Grey outside London, he surrendered near Cambridge, landing himself, Grey and his son in the Tower. The only successful coup against the Tudors lasted 9 days.
