Wardship and Henry VII continued

About this episode

The episode discusses Henry VII's pursuit of financial independence through land ownership and the use of his prerogative powers.

Send us Fan Mail Henry VII wanted financial independence and in an agrarian society this was possible through land ownership or possession. The easiest way to accomplish this was through the exercise of his prerogative powers.

People in this episode

Host: Bertha Belmore

Topics covered

• wardship
• Henry VII
• financial independence
• land ownership
• prerogative powers

Keywords

• Henry VII
• financial independence
• land ownership
• prerogative powers
• agrarian society

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