Henry VII and the Tudor Dynasty (OCR A-Level History A): Flashcards
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Wars of the Roses time period
Wars of the Roses time period
1455-1485
How many times did monarchy change in Wars of Roses?
How many times did monarchy change in Wars of Roses?
Five
Date of Battle of Bosworth Field
Date of Battle of Bosworth Field
22 August 1485
Henry VII's birthdate and birthplace
Henry VII's birthdate and birthplace
28 Jan 1457, Pembroke Castle, Wales
Henry VII's claim weakness
Henry VII's claim weakness
Matrilineal via illegitimate line from John of Gaunt
Date Henry VII predated his reign to
Date Henry VII predated his reign to
21 August 1485 (day before Bosworth)
Henry VII's coronation date
Henry VII's coronation date
30 October 1485
When Henry VII married Elizabeth of York
When Henry VII married Elizabeth of York
January 1486
Year Henry VII's heir was born
Year Henry VII's heir was born
1489
Tudor Rose symbolism
Tudor Rose symbolism
Combined red rose of Lancaster & white rose of York
Purpose of Acts of Attainder
Purpose of Acts of Attainder
Seize Yorkist lands/property, increase revenues
Why Richard III became unpopular
Why Richard III became unpopular
Attributed to deaths of Princes in the Tower
Henry VII's two main aims
Henry VII's two main aims
Maintain throne; pass unchallenged succession to heir
Who was Elizabeth of York
Who was Elizabeth of York
Eldest daughter of Edward IV
Year of Henry's first invasion attempt
Year of Henry's first invasion attempt
1483 (failed)