'71 Period Flashcards
When did Edward announce his marriage to Elizabeth Woodville?
May 1464
With whom was Warwick trying to arrange a marriage for Edward in March 1464?
Princess Bona of Savoy (French)
Who was Elizabeth Woodville’s deceased husband?
Sir John Grey of Groby, a Lancastrian who had died at St. Albans
Give an example of Edward forcing through a Woodville marriage, saturating the upper marriage market
The Queen’s 20 year old brother, John, was married to the 65 year old Countess of Oxford
When was Henry VI captured?
1465
When was the Smithfield tournament?
11th of June 1467
When was the second Redesdale rebellion? Who was reportedly behind it?
June 1469
Sir John Conyers
When did Isabel Neville marry Clarence in Calais?
11th July 1469
When was the Battle of Edgecote, resulting in Edward’s imprisonment?
26th July 1469
When was Edward released from prison?
10th September 1469
When was the Battle of Losecote field?
12th March 1470
When was the Treaty of Angers agreed?
22nd July 1470
When did Edward flee for Burgundy?
2nd October 1470
What are the dates of the Readeption?
6th October 1470 - 21st May 1471
When did France declare war on Burgundy?
December 1470
How did Charles the Bold support Edward?
He have him 36 ships (14 of which were from the Hanseatic League), £20,000 and 1,200 men
When did Edward leave Burgundy for England?
11th March 1471
When did Edward enter London?
11th April 1471
When was the Battle of Barnet?
14th April 1471
Who was killed at Barnet?
Warwick, Exeter and Montagu
Oxford escaped
How far did Edward march each day to intercept Margaret?
35 miles
How did Edward prove his leadership after Barnet?
He rallied his troops, celebrating St George’s day at Garter Chapel in Windsor
Who denied Margaret crossing into Wales?
Sir Richard Beauchamp, Constable of Gloucester
When was the Battle of Tewkesbury?
4th May 1471
