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Henry vii government - Coggle Diagram
Henry vii government
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Council and court
The King’s Council
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Key Members
Reginald Bray – financial expert, managed crown lands
John Morton – Archbishop of Canterbury, legal reformer
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Thomas Lovell – lawyer, law enforcement
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Council learned in law
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⚠️ Unpopular, but effective. Abolished after Henry’s death.
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Star chamber
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Dealt with noble disorder, riots, and retaining
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Parliament
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1. Taxation
Needed approval for:
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War (e.g. Brittany, France)
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👉 Judgement point: Parliament was a tool, not a partner.
Style of government
Henry VII ruled in a personal, hands-on way.
Preferred small, trusted groups over large councils
Wanted efficiency, control, and obedience, not noble independence
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👉 Exam phrase you can use: “Henry VII developed a more professional and centralised style of government without creating new institutions.”