Henry VII - What were relations like with Ireland (1485-1509) - RG3 Flashcards
Henry’s power extended to which part of Ireland?
The Pale
Where was the pale?
The area of land which surrounded Dublin
Although power in Ireland was distributed who was the dominant figure?
Earl of Kildare
How did Henry try to rule the pale?
Tried to rule it through an Englishman backed by an armed force
Who did Henry appoint as lieutenant of Ireland?
His infant son Henry and Sir Edward Ponying as his advisor
Which law did the irish parliament pass in 1495?
Ponyings law
What did the Ponyings law declare?
Irish parliament could not pass any laws without the approval of the English crown
On top of Ponyings law what did Henry also try and impose on Ireland?
English law
What did the strategy of ponyings law prove to be?
too expensive
IN 1496 an alliance of convenience was formed between Henry and who else?
Kildare
Why did Kildare decide to sign the alliance?
Realised there was no benefit in supporting the yorkist cause so he decided to serve henry loyally
Henry managed to nullify the support Kildare was giving to who?
Pretenders simnel and warbeck
