how henry vii was able to take throne from richard iii
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- Created on: 13-05-13 12:47
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- explain why henry vii was able to take the throne
- richard iii was in a weak position
- rumours of killing wife and princes
- henry was able to exploit these rumours
- made enemies with nobles in south- replaced them with nobles from the north
- more of a mercenary leader than a king
- diving into battle was the cause of his death
- had usurped the throne
- short reign
- no time to establish himself
- although he had many men, they did not fully support the cause
- henry had a loyal army
- rumours of killing wife and princes
- richard iii was in a weak position
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