Henry VII - An overview

Consolidation of power

WOR (1455-85) - H weak claim, Lanc through MB

1485, invaded, help from F & B

BoB - intercepted - H defeated RIII, HVII King

21 Aug, H crowns himself King, coronation 30 Oct, 7 Nov summons P, 18 Jan 1486 marries EoY

Does these things after to show right of conquest

Gov Pol

Ronald Hutton - Henry was "Interested in the aspects of government that bored most other monarchs" - chamber style government

H diminished power of nobility, weakened e.g. Bonds & recognisances 

Court of the Star Chamber & CLiL - P met 7 times during H's reign

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