Henry VII- background part one
- Created by: valentina__calcagni
- Created on: 29-11-20 11:42
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- Consolidation of power
- Became King after defeating Richard III in BoB- 22nd Aug 1485
- This ended the Plantagenet rule and started new dynasty- the Tudors
- Proclaimed King on battle field by William Stanley
- Shortly after, went to Lancaster then on 3rd Sep 1485 to London- meeting with mayor
- Had no claims and many enemies wanted him dead- essential for him to consolidate his power
- Weak claim because...
- He descended from a female line represented by his mother, Margaret of Beaufort
- Line came from John of Gaunt's 3rd wife: son pre-marriage, John Beaufort seen as illegitimate
- Became King after defeating Richard III in BoB- 22nd Aug 1485
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