Henry 7 Flashcards
(21 cards)
The dates of Henry 7th’s reign:
1485-1509
Where did his claim for the throne come from?
Maternal line, and through marriage
Who was John de la Pole?
Earl of Lincoln; a legitimate Yorkist claimant as the nephew of Edward IV and Richard III
How quickly was Henry crowned?
30th October 1485, 3 months after Bosworth
Why did Henry set the date of his rule to before Bosworth?
So that the people that fought against him could be tried as traitors
What was the first rebellion against Henry 7?
Lovell and Stafford rebellion 1486
Why did the Lovell and Stafford rebellion fail?
Lack of a Yorkist claimant to rally around; very little domestic support; Henry 7 acted quickly and crushed the rebellion with his army
Who was behind the Simnel plot?
John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln
Why did the Simnel plot fail?
Lack of domestic support;
What battle ended the Simnel plot and killed the Earl of Lincoln?
Battle of Stoke
How did Henry reward loyalty?
Not by giving land away; Reinstating the Order of the Garter and patronage
What were bonds and recognises?
Written agreements of payments if the nobles involved were to offend the king; could be a lot of money like £10000
What was the Treaty of Redon + when was it?
1489; England would send 6000 troops to Brittany (Brittany would pay the cost though)
What was the Treaty of Etaples + when was it?
1492; France would end support for Perkin Warbeck in return for being recognised as the Ruler of the Duchy of Brittany; Set up the French Pension of £5000/year to England
Why was raising the income of the Crown important to Henry 7?
Money for forces against opposition; security; in the first year of his reign, his lands only brought in £11k vs Richard III’s £29k
How did Henry 7 raise income from the crown lands?
Taking back former crown lands in the 1486 Act of Resumption and attainders; this increased the amount of land held by the crown 5X
How much did income from crown lands increase from 1485-1509?
£29k to £42k
How did Henry maximise revenue from justice?
Punishing with fines rather than imprisonment; eg the Cornish rebels
How much did income from feudal dues increase during Henry 7’s reign?
£300/ year to £6k ***
What is extraordinary revenue?
Revenue generated during times of need (eg war)
