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A Leap in the Park. Influencing life in and around the Bowland Deer Parks 1485 – 1603. The Tudor Monarchs. Who was Henry VII?. Henry was the great-grandson of the Duke of Lancaster, great-great-great-grandson of Edward III and o ne of seven children.
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Influencing life in and around the Bowland Deer Parks 1485 – 1603 The Tudor Monarchs
Who was Henry VII? • Henry was the great-grandson of the Duke of Lancaster, great-great-great-grandson of Edward III and one of seven children. • He was banished to France because Richard lll feared he might try to take the throne • In 1485 Henry gathered some support in England and landed in Wales. • Henry’s victory over Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth ended the War of the Roses • Age whilst King 28-52. • Married Elizabeth of York (daughter of Edward IV). • Buried in Westminster Abbey.
The Battle of Bosworth Field 1485 Richard III Henry VII
The Battle and how Henry won • Richard gathered his 6,000 supporters and marched towards Ambien Hill. He hoped to meet and defeat Henry before he brought his army to London. • Henry approached with 2,000 men. • Richard waited with his men for four days. • Gradually Richard’s men began to lose hope and started to leave. • It’s thought that the Duke of Northumberland betrayed Richard and joined Henry. • Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, (and Henry’s stepfather) added his army to Henry’s fighters. • Richard left his high point and was slain. • Henry was crowned Henry VII of England.
Henry VII • After defeating Richard III he married Elizabeth of York six months later • They had four children: • Arthur • Margaret • Henry • Mary • He reigned from 1485 until his death in 1509
Connection to Bowland Deer Parks • Edward Stanley was a skilful soldier who had fought for Henry during the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. • His family was well connected and were eventually strong supporters of Henry Lancaster (later to become Henry VII). • On the 1st October 1485 Edward was appointed as Sheriff of Lancashire. • Appointed as Park Keeper in December 1487 by Henry Vll (Leagram {Laithgram) and Radholme Park). This was an unusual life time appointment. • Once appointed as the Park Keeper he lived at Hornby Castle. • Re-appointed sheriff in 1509. • Created Lord Monteagle in 1514. • Edward died in April 1523. • Find out more about this interesting man and the battles he fought in. • What can you find out about his time as Park Keeper • What does a Park Keeper do?
Who was next in line to the throne? • Arthur should have been next but he died at a young age. • He had married the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon. • His younger brother, Henry, was next in line. • Arthur’s widow, Catherine of Aragon, became Henry’s first wife.
Henry VIII • Henry took over the throne after the death of his father. By this time his elder brother had died. • He was good at jousting and loved hunting. • He was used to a life of wealth and power. • He wanted a son and heir to the throne and married six times in the hope of achieving this. • His 3 surviving children were: • Edward (the youngest) • Mary (the eldest) • Elizabeth
Edward VI • Edward became king in 1547 after the death of his father Henry VIII. • He was only nine years old when he became the king. • He reigned with the help of his advisors. • He died after only six years
Lady Jane Grey • Jane was the great granddaughter of Henry VII. • Edward VI wanted her to be queen after his death. • She was queen for only nine days. • She relinquished the crown and was executed.
Mary I • Mary reigned for five years (1533 to 1558). • She was an unpopular monarch. • She tried to return the country to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. • She married Prince Phillip of Spain. • She had no children.
Elizabeth I • Elizabeth ruled for 45 years (1558-1603). • She was judged to be a strong ruler with the courage of her father. • She returned the country to the Church of England teachings. • Some people think she was the greatest monarch England ever had. • Elizabeth never married.
Connections to the Bowland Deer Parks • King Henry VIII had granted Leagram for 40 years to Thomas Shireburne. The lease allowed him to enclose within the park. He sublet some land to John Waller of Chipping. • In 1558 Elizabeth l wrote a letter of complaint to Sir Richard Shireburne (master forester). What was this about? • In 1562 Queen Elizabeth gave Leagram to Lord Dudley. What did he immediately do? (The answer s can be found in the Leap in the Park Report Page 35) • Imagine that you are Sir Richard Shireburne and have to write a letter to Queen Elizabeth I to explain your actions after you have read her letter of complaint
The end of the Tudor line • As Elizabeth had no children, the crown passed on to the Stewart family. • In 1603 James I became king.