1.3) Problems of Henry VI's Advisors Flashcards
Similiar to the problems of the nobility, but goes into detail the feuds between nobles and why they did
Who was Henry VI’s favourite advisor?
The Duke of Suffolk
Why did nobles, most notably the Duke of York, dislike or even hate the Duke of Suffolk?
Because he was chosen as chief advisor even though it seemed there were more senior and suitable nobles to take that role.
Why did nobles want to take land in France?
-Glory of the country
-Give land and money to their future heirs
Who did the Bishop of Salisbury, Chichester and Lord Say support?
Duke of Suffolk
Who were murdered in 1450 because of their role in the government and losses in France?
The Bishops of Salisbury and Chichester
Who did the Duke of Suffolk protect from prosecution of murder which caused unrest among other nobles?
William Taliboys
What was kept secret by the Duke of Suffolk in the marraige agreement between Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou?
The Duchy of Maine would be handed over to the French.
Who did parliament blame in November 1449 for losses in France and what happened further down the line?
The Duke of Suffolk was blamed and was charged with treason, being locked up in the Tower of London in January 1450.
What loss of land was the parliament of 1449 most shocked about?
Rouen in France had been taken back by the French
Who was the King of France during this period?
King Charles VII of France
What did the parliament in 1449 demand?
-To wage on the war with France
-The arrest of the Duke of Suffolk
What did King Henry VI do to the Duke of Suffolk?
Sent him into exile for 5 years
Why was the Duke of Suffolk not executed for treason?
He was a favourite of the king so he was given a reduced punishment
What happened to the Duke of Suffolk after his exile and when did it happen?
The Duke of Suffolk’s ship was intercepted of the coast of Dover by pirates and were killed on the 2nd of May 1450.
Why were parliament angered at the use of taxes?
They thought that it would be used for the War on France but it was actually used for Crown debts.
What was Lord Say’s role in government?
Treasurer of England
When and why was Lord Say killed?
July 1450 over civil unrest
