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henry viii consolidation of power - Coggle Diagram
henry viii consolidation of power
his character
he was considered very handsome and vain, also egotistical and self-righteous
aims
maintain englands security and stability, pursuit of glory with france,establish england as an important european power, preserve the tudor dynasty
early aims
legitimate his authority, establish himself as king of england, distance himself from his father's unpopular policies
addressing his legacy
legacy
around £300,000 in the royal coffers in 1509
the royal council originally had henry vii's loyal servants such as sir thomas lovell and bishop fox
henry viii married catherine of aragon who had not been allowed to leave england
changes to henry vii rule
as soon as he became king he attacked his father's advisors
he arrested the council learned in law members empson and dudley
abolishing council learned in law
he wanted to have the support of the nobles so he arrested empson and dudley and in his first parliament he abolished the council learned in law. empson and dudley were executed to satisfy the public's demand for revenge and the king's need for a fresh start
marriage to catherine of aragon
wanted to retain the anglo-spanish connection. catherine also had brought a dowry that henry refused to repay. henry viii believed his father's conduct towards his daughter-in-law had been neglectful and dishonourable
declaration of war on france