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Dated his reign to the day before the Battle of Bosworth (22nd August 1485)
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This meant that Richard III's supporters were seen as traitors to the king and Henry VII could take action against them, he dated his reign to the 21st of August.
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Arranged coronation to October 30th 1485
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By arranging his coronation to the week before the first meeting of parliament it showed that he was not going to be dependant on it to make him King.
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Acts of Attainder
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Acts passed against Henry's enemies and supporters of Richard III. Their land was confiscated meaning Henry's financial situation was strenghthened.
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Elizabeth of York
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His marriage to Elizabeth of York united the Yorks and Lancaster's as Yorkists would accept Henry as King out of loyalty to Elizabeth.
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Use of Propoganda
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Purpose of propaganda was to make Richard III look bad and justify Henry's seizure of the throne.
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De Facto Act - 1495
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Encouraged loyalty to the king, legitimized Henry's position by stating that he was 'In fact' king of England etc.
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