Henry VII and the Nobility
- Created by: Emily Barber
- Created on: 12-05-13 11:05
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- How accurate is it to say that Henry VII was successful in establishing authority over the nobility?
- Limited the size of the nobility - easier to control
- Very small number of patronages granted in comparison to Edward IV
- Granted patronages < No. nobilities dying
- Unnatural extinction
- Overmighty Subjects
- Lack of close male relatives
- Controlled marriages between nobility
- Prevent new, powerful heirs being created
- Percys and Staffords kept under close surveillance
- Buckingham and Northumberland not allowed to take control of their property inherited until Henry was convinced of their loyalty
- Stanleys were closely watched as their growing power and wealth may have been a threat
- Patronage
- Very small number of patronages granted in comparison to Edward IV
- Did not try to buy the loyalty of the nobility
- Patronage had to be earned
- Loyalty and ability
- Punishment
- Attainding
- Surrey had his lands taken when Henry became King, but they were restored when he had proved his loyalty in 1489
- Bonds and Recognisances
- Lord Dacre was forced to make a bond of £2000 in 1506
- Attainding
- Made retaining illegal
- Overmighty Subjects
- Lack of close male relatives
- Controlled marriages between nobility
- Prevent new, powerful heirs being created
- Percys and Staffords kept under close surveillance
- Buckingham and Northumberland not allowed to take control of their property inherited until Henry was convinced of their loyalty
- Stanleys were closely watched as their growing power and wealth may have been a threat
- Still relied on Northumberland's force when dealing with the Yorkshire Rebellion
- Prevent Overmighty subjects gaining power
- Reduction of no. of retainers magnates kept
- Controlled it, but did not illuminate it - Still around during Elizabeth's reign
- Overmighty Subjects
- Limited the size of the nobility - easier to control
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