Henry VII

Henry VII and the establishment of the Tudor Dynasty

1485- 1509

• Henry's road to the throne and background to Kingship.
• Why was Henry able to usurp the throne in 1485?
• How and why did Henry need to control the nobility?
• Challengers to the Throne, Simnel and Warbeck. Also, the claims of the Earl of Suffolk and De la Pole.
• Key features in Henry VII's reign (Organisation of Government)
• Henry VII and Finance (ordinary and extraordinary revenue)
• Henry VII and foreign policy (War and Diplomacy)
• Trade
• Births, deaths and marriages
• Henry VII successfully passes the throne to Henry VIII.