Wars of the Roses 2 - Henry IV 1399-1413 Flashcards
When did Henry IV usurp the throne?
1399
When was the Epiphany Rising?
1400
When did Richard II die?
1400
When did Henry IV invade Scotland and why?
1400 - because the King of Scots refused to recognise the validity of his usurpation
When was the Welsh Rebellion?
1400-09
When was the alliance with the King of Portugal?
1400
When was Sir Edmund Mortimer captured?
1402
When were the statutes against Wales?
1402
When was the Battle of Homildon Hill?
1402
When did the English fleet go to Aquitaine?
1402
When did Henry IV marry Joan of Brittany?
1402
When did Henry IV’s daughter Blanche marry?
1402
Who did Henry IV’s daughter Blanche marry?
The heir to the King of Romans
When was the alliance with the King of Castile?
1402
When was Hotspur’s rebellion and the Battle of Shrewsbury?
1403
When were the French naval attacks?
1404
When were Hanseatic Trade League restrictions?
1405
When was Scrope’s Rebellion?
1405
When were French troops sent to Wales?
1405
When was the Battle of Bramham Moor?
1408
When was Long Parliament?
1406
When did Henry IV’s daughter Phillipa marry?
1406
Who did Henry IV’s daughter Phillipa marry?
King of Norway, Sweden and Denmark
When did Henry IV die?
1413
What was the Battle of Bramham Moor?
The defeat of Northumberland’s rebellion
What did Henry IV set precedent for?
For ‘over-mighty subjects’ to oust the king
When did Henry IV’s son led the council?
1406-11
Who was involved in the Epiphany Rising?
Earl of Huntingdon
Earl of Kent
Earl of Salisbury
Sir Thomas Despenser
Who made the tri-partite structure to split Wales and rule separately?
Glyndwr, Sir Edmund Mortimer and the Earl of Northumberland
Who were the other possible kings during Henry IV’s reign?
Richard II (until 1400) and Edmund Mortimer (5th Earl of March)
Which noble rebelled with Hotspur in 1403?
Earl of Worcester
When was Henry IV challenged to combat by the Duke of Orleans?
1402-3
Why were there challenges from France?
Richard II’s widow was returned without her dowry, the English held lands in Aquitaine and the French sent troops to support Glyndwr
How many accusations were made against Richard II in parliament and when?
In 1399, there were 39 accusations made against him
Why was Henry IV’s son make him a particularly good choice for King?
Prince Henry was increasingly active and had good military leadership. E.g. Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, he led the council from 1406-11 and led campaigns in Wales
How did Henry IV secure his position as king?
1) Diplomacy (his marriage and his daughter’s marriages)
2) Heir (Prince Henry)
3) His Lancastrian Affinity and noble support (e.g. the Percys)
4) Custody and treatment of the Earl of March (treated him well, showing loyalty)
5) Fears of another child monarch
6) Promised parliament to live of his own
