Henry VII - Relations with nobles

What were ‘sticks’

Punishments

Acts of Attainder

Seize titles and possessions of nobles

How many acts of attainder were passed between 1504 and 1509

51

Bonds and Recognisances

Agreements of good behaviour with financial penalty

Retaining

Nobles kept private armies of their own

1487 act of Retainder

Nobles could only have retainers with permission of the king

By how much did crown lands grow during Henry’s reign

5 times

Act of Resumption 1486

Recovered land that had been given away since the wars of the roses (1455)

Patronage

Giving nobles titles and land as a result of loyalty

Order of the Garter

Significant honour given to Henry’s closest servants, had no power attached

King’s council

Highly trusted advisors

How many people were technically part of the privy council

227

How many people did Henry use to help him govern

6 or 7 men

What professions were some of Henry’s closest advisors

Churchmen, lawyers