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Attainder |
Special law passed by parliament which allowed someone to be declared guilty of treason without trial |
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How did Henry use attainders? |
Asked first parliament to issue them against anyone who opposed him in the battle of Bosworth, however was willing to reverse them |
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Number of nobles |
Fell by about a quarter during his reign as he refused to grant new titles |
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Bonds and recognisances |
Placed noble families in debt to the King, ensuring their loyalty |
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Justices of the Peace |
Increased power of the Justices of Peace, building strength of local government |
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When did Henry start dealing with finances privately in the Privy Chamber? |
1487 |
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What was the Council Learned in Law? |
A committee set up to collect money owed to the king |
