Battle of Bosworth context

Henry VII’s claim to the throne

His mother, Margaret Beaufort descended from Edward III (though John of Gaunt)

Problem with Henry VIIs claim to the throne (his mum)

Weak, tenuous link from his mum, gendered expectations = women had less king like qualities

Problem with his claim to the throne (Insecurity)

Others had stronger claims to the throne .e.g. the lost sons of Edward IV, Edward V and Richard Duke of York (who disappeared). Created insecurity to his throne

How long did Henry VII spend in exile

14 years

Who was his host in France?

Francis II, Duke of Brittany

What house was Henry from?

Lancaster

What did Edward IV regar to Henry as?

The imp, the only one left of Henry VI’s brood

problems with Exilement

he hardly knew England and his invasion was aided by the unpopular French, he has few allies

why was Richard III slightly unpopular

He might've killed his nephews. Attempted to be removed in the 1483 Buckinghan Rebellion

What was England’s population by 1485?

Between 750,000 and 3,000,000,

By 1485 was eng land's population growing or shrinking

Shrinking

Where were people migrating? Why?

Towards Yorkshire and East Anglia, because they were wool-cloth producing area

What was Henry's upbringing like?

Brought up in Pembroke Castle

He spent 14 years in French exile

He was an only child (no family upbringing

When was the Battle of Bosworth

22nd August 1485

who were Henry's main supporters?

Jasper Tudor, Earl of Oxford and his narrow Brittany support base, including Duke of Brittany Francis Ii