Consolidation of power Flashcards
(27 cards)
What was his background?
He spent 14 years in Brittany
Financial backing from the French king (Charles VIII)
When was the Battle of Bosworth
22nd August 1485
When was Henry coronated?
October 1948
When was parliament called?
November 1485
How did Henry publicly consolidate his reign?
Royal procession April 1486
He conferred 11 knighthoods
Married EofY January 1586
Prince Arthur born September 1486
How was his household consolidated?
John de Vere made (EofOxford) for joining him in France
Lord Stanley made E of Derby and hand of Margaret Beaufort
Dated reign 21st August
Why were attainders used?
to attack disloyalty and ensure loyalty
What shows how his severity increased?
46/138 reversed
51/138 passed 1504-9
What is an example of attainders?
Sir Thomas Tyrell paid £1700 to reverse
When were the attacks on retaining passed?
1485 and 1504
What was the 1485 act against retaining?
Lords and Commons swore oath
What was the 1504 act against retaining?
required special licence to retain
Example of retaining
Lord Burgavenny fined £70,000 for 471 men
could not set foot on family’s land until debt is settled
What happened with Ireland?
Earl of Kildare = chieftains but sympathy for pretenders saw him replaced by Sir Poynings 1494, but Poynings failed to increase English control.
EofKildare replaced 1496
How did the power of the Justices of Peace develop?
1491- could grant bail
1495- Juries
When was the Star Chamber formed?
1487
What did the Star Chamber do?
Prosecute nobles who behaved rebelliously
What was Henry’s finances?
20x greater than next wealthiest noble
BUT
£113k vs French £800k
What were Ordinary Revenues ?
Crown lands
Feudal dues
Custom duties
Legal Dues
Crown lands
1486 Act of Resumption
Fuedal Dues
1503 Master of the King’s Wards
1487-Wardship and marriages = £350 to £6000
Custom duties
£33,000 to £40,000
Legal duties
Sir W Stanley paid £9000 then £1000 a year
Extraordinary revenues
Bonds and Recognances
Loans and Benevolences
Feudal Dues
