Henry VII Dynasty

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Created on: 06-05-17 15:56

How did Henry VII succeed the Crown and when?

Due to killing Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

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Who did Henry VII marry and why did he marry her a while after the coronation?

Elizabeth in 1486, however he delayed it 3 months after his coronation to avoid Elizabeth (daughter of Edward IV uniting the Yorkist+Lancastrians) being seen as the reason for his reign.

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How many children did Henry have by 1500 and when did some of them die and his wife die?

4 children. In 1500 his youngest son Edmund died, then in 2012 his heir to the throne Arthur died, thus removing marriage alliance with Spain. Then his wife Elizabeth died (1503) when giving birth to his daughter).

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How did Henry control the nobility in his early years to protect his Crown?

Controlled nobility mostly with bonds+recognisances (paid to ensure good behaviour), to stop/reduce nobility rebellion + accession issues.

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Who did Henry imprison when he first came into power and why?

Imprisoned Yorkists with a better claim, i.e. Earl of Warwick in the Tower, whilst those with doubting loyalty were stripped of their land and titles.

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Who did Henry reward for being loyal supporters?

Awarded supporters from Bosworth. John de Vere became Earl of Oxford, whilst Lord Stanley became Earl of Derby.

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Who did Henry VII marry and why did he marry her a while after the coronation?

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Elizabeth in 1486, however he delayed it 3 months after his coronation to avoid Elizabeth (daughter of Edward IV uniting the Yorkist+Lancastrians) being seen as the reason for his reign.

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