1st Battle of St. Albans Flashcards
when was the first Battle of st. albans
22 may 1455
when was it decided that a great council in Leicester should be held
April 1455
who in particular was not invited to the council which decided when the great council in leiecester was to be held
Richard, Duke of York
why did the Yorkists attack the Lancastrians in this instance
to stop them from holding the council at Leicester
why was York afraid of the Great council meeting scheduled to happen in Leicester
he feared charges would be brought to him by those who opposed him e.g. Somerset.
how large were the lancastrian forces at St. Albans
2,000 men
how large were the yorkist forces at St. Albans
7,000
for what reason were the Lancastrians so relaxed prior to the fighting at St. Albans
they believed little fighting would occur because no one should attack the king’s army.
what occured prior to the battle of St. Albans
negotiation between York and the King
what demand was given by York but was refused, leading to the battle taking place
Asked for Somerset to be handed over (presumably to execute him)
how long did the actual fighting take place
less than half an hour
which noble in particular was responsible for the Yorkist victory here
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
what did Warwick do that allowed the Yorkists to properly attack
led men through backstreets and alleyways
Warwick’s quick action meant that the Lancastrians were not what
ready to fight and so were beaten
which 2 lancastrians were killed after attempting flee from an inn
Edmund Beaufort, Somerset, and Henry Percy, Northumberland
which other Lancastrian was killed whilst trying to defend the barricades
Lord Clifford
which 2 other lancastrians were shot at with arrows and injured
Henry VI and Henry Stafford, Buckingham
for what commonly disputed reason was the yorkist actions at St. Albans NOT considered treason
it is uncertain that the Royal Standard was visible to the Yorkist troops
what position did York unofficially take following the capture of Henry VI
Lord Protector (2nd)
At which location did the Yorkists write from declaring their loyalty to Henry vi, 2 days before the battle
Royston
Who was Henry VI’s standard-bearer, who complacently placed the Royal standard against a wall, meaning he yorkists couldn’t see it
Earl of Wiltshire, James Butler
At which inn did Somerset seek refuge, knowing that York would have him killed
The Castle Inn
