How was henry supported upon landing in England to seize the throne
Many lancashire retainers supported him, with the duke of york defecting due to richards military forces being in ireland. Many of Richard troops deserted due to Bolingbrokes return.
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How did Henry secure the throne
Imprisoning Richard from August 16th at Flint Caste when they agreed to negotiate, then writs for a parliament were issued in richards name.
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3 reasons why Henry was able to secure the throne in 1399
1. Henry was warmly received in some areas, which worked in conjunction with his ambition 2. Richard in ireland meant there was an absence of the chestire retinue (big private archers) 3. Tyranny of Rich -> unpopularity -> defection of Duke of York
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Impact of Henry's insurgency
Set a precedent for rebellion due to that ruler being incompetent, breached the tradition of throne being passed from father to son -> clear that a king can be ousted by an "overmighty noble"
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2 Justifications for Henry becoming King
1. Descendant of the Bloodline 2. Meant that Edmund Mortimer would not rule despite his stronger claim
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What was the "Epiphany Rising"
a number of die hard ricardians, notable the earls of Huntingdon, Kent and Salisbury planned to murder Henry and his sons during christmas revelry.
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Why did the "Epiphany Rising" fail
Henry's knowledge of plan meant he and family could escape, and the plan didnt gain popular support, and many of the rebels were killed by locals
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1 effect of the epiphany rising
Proved there would always be a focal point for rebellion due to richard being alive, so in february 1400, he conveniently died. He was buried honourably in Westminster Abbey, not in the tomb he designed himself
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How did Henry overcome difficulties at the start of his reign
Combination of political skill and ruthlessness
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What assisted Henry at the start of his reign
Only real rival claimant was an 8 year old boy and the unpopularity of RIchard II
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What was the Welsh rebellion
Led by Owain Glyndwr in 1400, a sort of early independence movement, with the leader promising destruction of the english language in Wales, death of Henry IV, and destruction of the Lancastrian regime
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How did the welsh rebellion sustain itself
Using guerrilla tactics meant the rebellion could survive due to not meeting in open battle, welsh nationals returned home to prepare for war, Capture of Edmund mortimer 1402 (Uncle of claimant), who switched loyalties claiming his nephew = king
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Give 3 reasons why Henry Percy had become discontent with Henry IV
• Welsh Rebellion placed Hotspur under financial and military stress • Henry refused making a settlement with the Welsh, meaning the Percies were split between war with Scotland and Wales • Henry refused for Edmund Moritmer to be ransomed upon captu
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3 reasons hostilities were increased between France and England
• Isabella was returned without any of the wealth she had came with • France supported Scotland, a traditional enemy of England • Financial hostilities in Aquitaine caused Henry harm
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3 ways Henry survived threats to his regime
Marrying his daughters for political gain, alliance with Norway/Sweden/Denmark, • Marriage to Joan of Brittany created another alliance with Brittany • Informal alliances with the King of Portugal and the King of Castille
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2 examples of hostilities with France
• Piracy on both sides of the channel • French naval attack son the south of england
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How did Henry secure the throne
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Imprisoning Richard from August 16th at Flint Caste when they agreed to negotiate, then writs for a parliament were issued in richards name.
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3 reasons why Henry was able to secure the throne in 1399
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