The emergence of Henry Tudor

Question 1

What was Henry Tudor’s position before 1483?

Answer 1

Henry Tudor didn’t have a tenuous claim to the throne and before 1483 he was in no position to even consider claiming it
he had been living in Brittany with his uncle, Jasper Tudor since 1471

He was protected by DoBritanny who saw his value as a bargaining chip in diplomatic relationships between England, France and Brittany

Question 2

What happened in 1475 and who was E4 supported by?

Answer 2

After the Treaty of Picquigny in 1475, Edward made efforts to get the Tudors back to England
he was supported by Margaret Beaufort and her husband Lord Stanley

(Lord Stanley was H7 stepfather)

she made peace with Edward after Tewkesbury and wanted to find a place for her son in the Yorkist regime

Question 3

How did Henry’s position change after Richard’s usurpation?

Answer 3

Richard usurpation change Henry Tudor’s position
he was now the biggest rival to the Crown and his position had to be negated by Richard in order to stabilise his authority

Question 4

What did Richard do in July 1483?

Answer 4

Richard wanted to secure Henry’s return to England and control him
Richard sent an embassy to Brittany in July 1483

however, Henry was a valuable pawn to the Duke of Brittany in his relations with both England and France and he would not give Henry up easily