Problems after Bosworth

What were the problems after Bosworth?

Rewarding the Lancastrians, Uniting the Yorkists and Lancastrians, and punishing the Yorkists

How did he reward the Lancastrians?

He gave out the ‘Order of the Garter’

What was the ‘Order of the Garter’?

A significant honour that gave the recipient honour and prestige (crucially not land or money), reserved for the King’s closest associates in war and government

Benefits of Order of the Garter?

Did not give out land or money in a time where the economy was bad and after the Battle which started because nobles had so much power. Made people feel acknowledged and those with claims to the throne (other Lancastrians) kept supporting him

Why was the economy bad in1485?

Shrinking population = smaller labour force = less money

How many received the Order of the Garter?

Only 37 recipients

Jasper Tudor’s titles from receiving the Order of the Garter

Duke of Bedford and Chief Justice of Wales

Advantages of giving Jasper Tudor these titles

He was 55 with no heirs, so Henry VII’s position would not be threatened by Jasper’s heirs

What titles did Sir Thomas Lovell receive from the Order of the Garter

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Treasurer of the household and speaker of the house of commons in 1485

What did Giles Daubeney receive from the Order of the Garter?

Made Lord and lieutenant of Calais

What did John Morton receive from the ‘Order of the Garter’ title

Became chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury

How did Henry solve the problem of Uniting the Yorkists and Lancastrians?

He married Elizabeth of York, daughter (and only surviving descendants) of the Yorkist king Edward IV.

He created the Tudor rose seal

Advantages of marrying Elizabeth of York

United the Houses of York and Lancaster,

To reconcile with Yorkist nobles he created the Tudor rose

Encouraged York loyalty to Henry’s regime

When was Henry VII advised to marry Elizabeth of York

In January 1486 by his Parliament

When did Henry VII crown himself King?

21st August 1485

When was the Battle of Bosworth

22nd August 1485

Why did Henry backdate his reign?

It meant he was no longer usurping the throne, and those who fought against them were usurping him so they could be tried for treason as traitors

Who was the Earl of Warwick

10 year old nephew of Edward IV

How was the Earl of Warwick punished

Locked in the Tower of London but lived in comfort

Who was the Duke of Suffolk

John De la Pole

John De la Pole’s punishment

He swore loyalty to Henry and was later asked to join the council

How was the Earl of Surrey punished

Kept in prison until 1489, when Henru was satisfied of his loyalty

Earl of Northumberland

Henry Percy

Punishment of the Earl of Northumberland

Placed in prison until 1485 (same year release)

Given control of the north and a chance to prove his loyalty

How many nobles fought against Henry?

1 in 4