character + aims Flashcards
(21 cards)
When did Henry come to the throne
17, 2 months before his bday
who taught henry?
his mother
then tutors: John Skelton
what did henry study
arithmetic, astronomy, languages, history
what activities did he learn/do
horse riding, archery, jousting,
when did Arthur die
1502
what was Henrys upbringing/how did it differ from Henry VIIs
lived in luxury, easily came to the throne
his father lived in exile + poverty
what did he and his father do after his mother died
moved to live with father at richmond
own suite with 100 servants
what did he do with Empson and Dudley immediately after becoming king
trialed Empson and Dudley for taking money from nobles and raising revenue under henry vii
what do some historians eg Thomas Moore say about the beginning of his reign
” beginning of joy” that it was a fresh bright start after a dark ending period of Henry VII
what do some historians say about his ego
that he had a large ego, first monarch to be addressed as “Your majesty” and not “Sire”
what does Tracy Borman say about his Paranoia
that he had natural paranoia like all tudors did because they didnt have strong claims, and other nobles did, so if Henry heard a conspiracy he wouldnt wait for evidence
what were his aims?
to be a warrior king
to reintroduce role of nobility
establish his status through marriage alliances
gain french lands
male heir
how much money did his father leave him
300,000 to 400,000
how did his father leave policies and gov for him
left him with peaceful foreign policy, and conciliar form of government
many old trusted advisors
how did he establish himself through marriage alliances
married catherine of aragon
when did he marry catherine of aragon
11th june 1509
whats a reason he felt paranoid/insecure
mother wrote his birthday wrong in her diary, shows his insignificance as backup
when did henry vii die
2nd april 1509
what does tracy borman say about his portraits
“warrior like pose” desperate to seem strong
what does borman say about his paranoia
“suspicious, paranoid” easily manipulated by court and easily under pressure
what do other historians say about him
that he was ruthless, brutal, presents himself with wealth and clothes
