What were Henry’s requirements for loyalty?
Loyalty and ability
Meany valued independence and did not rely on nobility.
What did patronage provide?
Title and power
It was given more to gentry as they worked harder than nobles.
What was the Order of the Garter?
A title that was favored and trusted by the monarch but gave no power
It was an honorific title.
What role did Kings/Great Council play?
Trusted and could advise the monarch
They were key figures in the governance structure.
Who was Thomas Lovell?
A minor gentry who became lawyer to Chancellor of the Exchequer and Treasurer of the Chamber
His rise illustrates the opportunities for gentry.
How much did Edmund Dudley raise from fines and pardons?
£220,000
This shows the financial power and influence of Dudley.
Fill in the blank: Henry was independent and rarely relied on the _______.
nobility
What were ‘bonds + recognisances’ used for?
To control nobility and remove their power
They instilled fear to ensure loyalty among the nobility.
How many acts of attainder were issued during the reign?
138 acts of attainder
These acts were effective in proving loyalty, as demonstrated by Thomas Howard.
What was the purpose of the Act of Attainder?
To remove the power of nobles and ensure loyalty
It was a method to punish disloyalty and prevent rebellion.
Who was Bishop Starly and what did he pay?
He paid £245,000 for illegally retaining soldiers
This payment was intended to stop the formation of personal armies.
What was the outcome of limiting retainers?
It was largely ineffective, as nobles found ways around it
Northumberland and Buckingham had more retainers than needed.
What are feudal rights in relation to underage nobles?
Control over land until they reach maturity
Nobles had to pay $2000 to get named as guardians.
What was the Act of Resumption of 1486?
It recovered all crown lands lost since 1455
This act aimed to restore crown lands and strengthen royal power.
What was the significance of restoring crown lands?
Increased control over land and resources
It included Yorkist lands and properties of the Duke of Gloucester.
