 Your task What can we learn about Henry VII from this portrait. Annotate your copy of the picture with as much information as you can infer from the portrait and your own knowledge. “This impressive portrait is the earliest painting in the National Portrait Gallery's collection. The inscription records that the portrait was painted on 29 October 1505 by order of Herman Rinck, an agent for the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I. The portrait was probably painted as part of an unsuccessful marriage proposal, as Henry hoped to marry Maximilian's daughter Margaret of Savoy as his second wife.” From  starter activity

How did Henry move from claim to crown? To assess the strength of H7’s claim to the throne TBAT explain events of Bosworth & evaluate what it tells us about H7’s claim  Learning objectives  Key words: regent pretender

 Your task Study the timeline provided of Henry VII’s life. What were his major challenges. If we are to establish how successful each Tudor monarch was what success criteria should we use? Try to establish 5 points – like your A-level assessment chart.  What questions would you like to investigate about Henry and his reign?

Study the descriptions of Henry’s character. How similar / different are they? How far does John Guy’s interpretation match the one proposed by Steve Gunn in the BBC documentary?

 Extension task Conduct further research into Henry VII – start with the BBC History website and the links on this page and supplement your notes.

Read about the young Henry VII from a lecture by CSL Davies. Underline any words you don’t understand. List in your notes the events in his early life that would have provided useful training for kingship. When Henry VII became king in 1485, what were the advantages / disadvantages of him being such an outsider?  Your task

Read p Summarise what happened at each of these stages as a flow chart. Read p Summarise what happened at each of these stages as a flow chart.  In a separate colour note what the events reveal about the weakness of H7’s claim  In a separate colour note what the events reveal about the weakness of H7’s claim Henry lands in Wales Preparations for battle Lord Stanley’s wavering support Start of the battle Richard’s assault on Henry Death of Richard Henry VII is crowned

 Extension Conduct some additional research into the life of Margaret Beaufort. Take notes on how she was an important influence of helping Henry to become king. Margaret Beaufort

How did Henry move from claim to crown? To assess the strength of H7’s claim to the throne TBAT explain events of Bosworth & evaluate what it tells us about H7’s claim  Learning objectives  Key words: regent pretender