Personal and Political Qualities of the Tudor Monarchs (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Personal monarchy in Tudor England
Personal monarchy in Tudor England
Monarch's character directly shaped governance effectiveness
Wars of the Roses dates
Wars of the Roses dates
1455-85
Battle of Bosworth date
Battle of Bosworth date
1485
Henry VIII's age at accession in 1509
Henry VIII's age at accession in 1509
17 years old
Who gave Henry VIII 'Defender of Faith' title (1521)?
Who gave Henry VIII 'Defender of Faith' title (1521)?
Pope Leo X
Edward VI's age at accession in 1547
Edward VI's age at accession in 1547
9 years old
Mary I's age at accession in 1553
Mary I's age at accession in 1553
37 years old
Elizabeth I's mother
Elizabeth I's mother
Anne Boleyn
Politique
Politique
Moderate ruler favouring religious toleration over conformity
Length of Elizabeth I's reign
Length of Elizabeth I's reign
45 years (1558-1603)