Henry's Rise to the Crown

• What were some characteristics of Henry VII?

  He was respected, efficient, intelligent, shrewd, but not popular.
• How did Henry VII approach court politics?


  He understood court politics and did not trust anyone outside of a small group of people.
• What was Henry VII's relationship with his wife Elizabeth of York?

  He loved her but gave her no political influence.
• What leadership style did Henry VII believe in?

  He believed in the imposition of a strong and unquestioned leadership.
• What was Henry Tudor's situation when he ascended the throne?

  He was a stranger to England and had no one to rely on to build a stable monarchy.
• How did Henry VII maintain his composure during his reign?

  He was always level-headed and reigned in his temper, built from years of training and fighting.
• Why was Henry VII referred to as the "Winter King"?

  He was known as the "Winter King" because of his calm and consistent reign.
• What was a key concern of Henry VII during his reign?

  Money and the preservation of income were key concerns for him.
• How was Henry VII perceived in terms of his financial habits?

  He was known as a miser because of his concern for money and income preservation.
• What was Henry VII's religious practice?

  He was an ardent supporter of the Catholic faith and attended services daily.
• What did Henry VII do for priests he considered worthy?

  He often secretly gave alms to them so they would pray for his salvation.
• Who led the first minor rising against Henry VII in 1486?

  Francis (Viscount Lovell)
• What was the main goal of Viscount Lovell's rebellion in 1486?

  To raise a rebellion in support of Richard III in Northern Riding Yorkshire
• What happened to Humphrey Stafford during the 1486 rising?


  He was captured
• What does the lack of enthusiasm for a Yorkist rebellion in 1486 suggest about Henry VII's position?

  It indicates that Henry VII's position was relatively secure at that time
• Who taught Lambert Simnel to claim he was Richard Duke of York?


  Richard Symonds
• Where did Lambert Simnel gain support for his claim?

  In Ireland
• What title was Lambert Simnel proclaimed when he was in Ireland?

  King Edward VI
• What led to the invasion of Ireland in 1487?


  The threat of Margaret of Burgundy's support and John de la Pole's flight
• How many men did Simnel's supporters raise for the invasion?

  Over 2,000 men
• What was the outcome of the Battle of Stoke Field in 1487?

  It marked the end of the War of the Roses and made Henry's position safer
• How was Lambert Simnel treated after the Battle of Stoke Field?

  He was spared and placed in royal kitchens
• What was the significance of Margaret of Burgundy after the Battle of Stoke Field?

  She was not imprisoned, indicating ongoing threats to Henry VII
• Who was Perkin Warbeck impersonating?

  Richard, Duke of York
• Why was Perkin Warbeck considered a persistent problem for Henry VII?

  His ability to attract support from foreign leaders
• In which year did Warbeck begin to impersonate Richard, Duke of York?


  1491
• What role did Margaret of Burgundy play in Warbeck's threat to Henry VII?


  She trained him to be a potential Yorkist prince
• What happened when Warbeck attempted to land in England in 1495?

  Henry was informed by Sir Robert Clifford
• What was the significance of William Stanley's involvement with Warbeck?

  It displayed Henry's vulnerability at a critical point
• What happened in 1496 regarding Warbeck's attempts to invade England?


  A small Scottish force attempted to invade but failed
• Why did the Scottish invasion on Warbeck's behalf fail?

  James IV agreed to marry Henry's daughter, Margaret
• What was Warbeck's final attempt to seek the English throne?

  To exploit the uncertainties after the Cornish Rebellion in 1497
• What was the outcome of Warbeck's final attempt in 1497?

  He was defeated and forced to stay in the Tower
• Who were Edmund de la Pole and Richard de la Pole in relation to Henry VII?

  They were brothers to the Earl of Lincoln, who aided Simnel
• Where did Suffolk flee after Simnel's rebellion?

  To the court of Emperor Maximilian
• What was the consequence of Maximilian's agreement with Henry VII regarding Suffolk?

  Suffolk was duly imprisoned
• What were the key threats against Henry VII during his reign?

  • Viscount Lovell and the Staffords' rebellion in 1486
  • Lambert Simnel's claim to the throne and invasion in 1487
  • Perkin Warbeck's impersonation of Richard, Duke of York and foreign support
  • The threat posed by Edmund and Richard de la Pole