Ireland

Who was the ruler of Ireland?

Gerald Fitzgerald, the Earl of Kildare

When did Kildare became the Lord Deputy of Ireland?

1477

Where was the English power in Ireland?

The Pale- the area of land which surrounded Dublin

Why was Henry fearful of the Earl of Kildare?

He had Yorkist sympathies

He supported Lambert Simnel and crowned him King of Ireland in 1486

Supported Perkin Warbeck in 1491

What did Kildare’s actions force Henry to do?

Attempt to rule the Pale through an Englishman backed by armed forces- costly approach

Appointed his infant son Prince Henry of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and appointed Sir Edward Poynings as his deputy

How did Poynings establish royal authority?

Threat of force and bribery

What law got passed in 1495?

The Poynings Law

What was the Poynings Law?

Irish Parliament could pass no law without the prior approval of the English Crown

Why did Poynings attempts at establishing royal authority not work in the long run?

Strategy was too expensive because Warbeck returned to Ireland in 1495 and amassed a force.

Which town did Perkin Warbexk besiege?

Waterford

What was Henry now forced to do? (After Warbeck’s actions)

Recall Poynings law and depend on using Kildare as his deputy

What did Kildare decide in 1496?

There was no benefit in supporting the Yorkist cause any longer and to serve Henry loyalty

What had Henry got by 1500?

Some levels of peaceable and cheap authority over Ireland