Downfall of Clarence Flashcards
why could ed not fully trust Clarence?
- Clarence betrayed ed by joining forces w/ Warwick to oust ed from power
- only came back after he got a bad deal from treaty of angers
what was there growing suspicion about Clarence?
he was involved with george neville and Oxford
who did many people believe Clarence was treasonably involved w/?
Many people believed that, in England and abroad, Clarence was treasonably involved with Oxford, and through him, Louis XI
were these rumours about Clarence true?
no
what happened in jan 1477?
Charles the bold died
who did Clarence want to marry?
Mary of burgundy - refused by Ed
what did the downfall demonstrate for ed?
- his power
- Showed he was a king to be feared as well as loved
- Clarence’s overthrow was a convincing assertion of his power
what do many say about Gloucester and the downfall of Clarence?
he planned the downfall, or was at least involved
why Gloucester be jealous of Clarence?
Gloucester may well have been jealous of the reward and power Clarence received despite his treasonous actions
what did Gloucester do in march 1472?
Gloucester resigned office of great chamberlain of England in Clarence’s favour
what did Gloucester attend in late 1477??
crucial planning meetings
how was Gloucester involved on the parl that condemned Clarence?
Helped ed pack parl that condemned Clarence
how did Gloucester benefit from the demise of Clarence?
- Received office of great chamberlain of England which he had surrendered to Clarence 6 years earlier
- Allowed to reorganise and consolidate his estates
- Led to ed increasing his power in the north
- Made the path to the throne easier
did Clarence deserve his downfall?
yes - he got what he had coming for him
what did Clarence receive on 28 aug 1471?
Clarence granted all of forfeited lands of Courtenay family in Devon and Cornwall
