henry tudor

• Who was Henry Tudor? Defeated Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth field, ended the War of the Roses
• Why was Henry Tudor's claim to the throne weak? Because it came from his mothers side
• Why did Henry Tudor win the war of the roses? Richard III doubted Henry Tudors ability to win the war
• How many troops did Henry Tudor have?

  5000
• Why did Henry tudor win the war? Richard believed to strongly in Henry failure
• Who started the Tudor dynasty?

  Henry Tudor, later known as Henry VII
• What was notable about Henry Tudor's claim to the throne?


  It was incredibly weak
• Who was Henry Tudor's mother?

  Margaret Beaufort
• From whom did Henry Tudor's weak claim to the throne descend?


  From his mother, Margaret Beaufort, who was a descendant of Edward III
• How did Katherine Swynford affect Henry Tudor's claim to the throne?


  She was not married when John Beaufort was born, weakening the claim
• Who was Henry Tudor's grandfather?


  Owen Tudor
• Who was Henry Tudor's father?


  Edmund Tudor, the Earl of Richmond
• What significant event was happening during Henry Tudor's early life?


  The War of the Roses
• Why did Henry Tudor go to France?


  To keep him safe during the War of the Roses
• How long did Henry Tudor live in Brittany?


  14 years
• What was Henry Tudor's initial strategy against Richard III?


  He supported the rebellion of the Duke of Buckingham
• Why did Henry Tudor decide to take action himself?


  Because the rebellion of the Duke of Buckingham failed
• Who did Henry Tudor gather support from while in Paris?

  The Earl of Oxford and his uncle Jasper Tudor
• What was the significance of Charles VIII's support for Henry Tudor?


  It was aimed at distracting Richard III from Burgundy
• Where did Henry Tudor land before the Battle of Bosworth?


  Pembroke in Wales
• What condition did Rhys ap Thomas set for supporting Henry Tudor?


  If Henry won, he would become the lieutenant of Wales
• How did Henry Tudor gain the Stanley support during the battle?


  He asked them for support
• What was Henry Tudor's main concern after becoming king?


  Keeping the throne and avoiding opposition
• What challenges did Henry Tudor face in maintaining his throne?


  Opposition from Yorkists and foreign threats
• Why did many people support Henry Tudor despite his weak claim?


  They admired his leadership qualities
• What were the key events leading to Henry Tudor becoming king?


  • Henry Tudor's weak claim to the throne
  • The War of the Roses
  • Edward IV's death in 1483
  • Richard III's usurpation and actions against Edward IV's sons
  • The Battle of Bosworth in August 1485
  • Henry's victory and ascension to the throne
• What were the strengths and weaknesses of Henry Tudor's position as king after Bosworth?


  Strengths:

  • Many Yorkist opponents were dead
  • Support from various factions due to leadership qualities

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Weak claim to the throne
  • Opposition from Yorkists and foreign threats
• Who is the central figure of the Tudor government during Henry VII's reign?


  Henry VII, the monarch
• What was the main role of the council in Tudor government?

  To advise the King, make legal judgments, and look after the country
• How many members typically made up the Tudor council?

  About six or seven members
• What were the three main types of council members in Tudor government?

  • Nobility
  • Churchmen
  • Gentry or lawyers
• Who were two key figures in the Tudor council?

  Sir Reginald Bray and Edmund Dudley
• What were the three main functions of the council?


  To advise the King, make legal judgments, and manage the country
• What was John Morton's role in Henry VII's government?


  He was made Lord Chancellor and later Archbishop of Canterbury
• What position did Sir Reginald Bray hold in Henry VII's government?


  Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
• What was the role of the council learned in law?


  To manage the King's fiscal matters and exploit his prerogative rights
• Who were Sir Richard Empson and Edmund Dudley?


  Members of the King's Council who created a system of spies
• What was the Great Council in Tudor government?


  A gathering of the House of Lords and House of Commons that met infrequently
• How often did the Great Council meet during Henry VII's reign?


  Only five times
• What was the main purpose of the council learned in law?


  To manage the King's revenue and enforce financial obligations