Henry vii claim to the throne.

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When and where did Henry defeat the previous king?
Henry tudor defeated the yorkist king Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in August 1485.
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What was Henrys claim to the throne?
Henry had some royal blood as his fathers other was a french process who had been married to Henry V before marrying Owen Tudor Henrys Grandfather.
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Why was Henrys claim to the throne weak?
Because he had defeated Richard the III and not gained the throne because he was a legitimate ruler.
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Why was Henrys position weak?
He has spent 14 years in exile, this meant he was largely unknown and therefore many might assume that it would be foolhardy to support him as he was unlikely to last.
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What was one of the strengths of Henrys rule concerning Richard III?
Richard III has been unpopular, as it was rumoured he had killed his nephews (the princes in the tower) in order to take the throne.
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What was one of the strengths of Henrys position concerning the position of the country?
The country was weary of the war of the Roses and therefore might support Henry if he could offer peace and stability.
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What was one of the strengths of Henrys position?
Henry had not depend upon another noble family to help him take the throne.
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What measure did Henry take to strengthen his position and increase his wealth?
He dated the start of his reign from the day before the battle of bosworth, so those that had fought against him were traitors and have their land seized which would increase henrys wealth.
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What measure did henry take to strengthen his position concerning parliament?
His coronation was on 30 october before parliament met so that is could not be claimed that henry was only king because of them.
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What did Henry do to strengthen his position and unite the country?
He asked for papal dispensation to marry Elizabeth of york, a distant cousin and unite the houses of lanacaster and york
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Why was Henry willing to give Yorkists who supported Richard III a second chance?
The Duke of Northumberland was restored to his old position to control the north. This encouraged other Yorkists to support Henry.
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