Henry VII

Question 1

What was the council learned in law and when was it created?

Answer 1

1495
To defend the Kings rights as a feudal lord
Responsible for keeping up to date with wardship, marriage dues and the relief to kings tenants
Skilled in law and administration therefore specialists

Question 2

What was Trade like?

Answer 2

1485: navigation act
1489: Henry renewed on earlier treaty with Portugal to encourage trade
1490: Treaty with Florence lone of Venice (trading rivals) which allowed English wool to be marketed in Florence controlled in Pisa
1492: I’m port duty on wine brought to England on renovation