IRELAND - HVII

Who first made himslef Lord of Ireland?

Henry II

What does Henry rule?

Dublin and the Dublin Pale

Who rules the rest of Ireland?

The Irish Lords

What is Henry to Ireland?

The lord of Ireland

Who did Ireland support in the past?

Simnel and Warbeck

Who governs Ireland for Henry at the start of his reign?

the Earl of Kildare

Why is the earl of Kildare replaced?

he supported Warbeck

Who replaces the Earl of Kildare, when?

Sir Edward Poynings, Earl is dismissed in 1492 and Poynings is appointed in 1494

What is Poyning’s title?

Lord Leiutenant of Ireland

What is Poyning’s job?

keep the peace, control the nobles, expand the hold of the crown, prevent foreign invasion, stop yorkist support

When does the Irish parliament meet?

1494

Is poyning’s ultimately successful?

partially, he doesnt control the nobles or expand their control, otherwise good

What are the 6 acts in Poyning’s law?

1) Henry has the power to summon and dismiss Irish parliament. 2)any laws passed in westminster automatically apply to ireland. 3)Henry or Poynings decide what will be discussed in parliament. 4)act of resumption (all land since 1327) 5)5% tax on imports 6)court of the castle chamber, a royal council