Edward's Death/ Succession Crisis Flashcards
when did EIV die
1483
what did EIV’s will originally say and how was it amended
-firstly his wife and the regency council would rule until son became of age
-amended in final days so Richard DoGloucester would be protectorate
what did the council do after EIV’s death
planned to declare Edward V a legal adult as they had done with HVI so he would not have a protectorate and council would rule on his behalf
how dod the council try to balance the power between Earl Rivers and Gloucester
Earl Rivers retainers limited to 2000
Gloucester not protector
who feared Earl Rivers power over EdV
Lord Hastings as he would not get preferential treatment in his feud with the Marquess of Dorset
why did Earl Rivers have a strong political position after EIV’s death
had physical guardianship over EdV
which nobles wrote a letter to Gloucester after EIV death and what did it say (2)
DoBuckingham, promising his loyalty
Hastings, telling him EIV is dead and to get to London quick to become Protector
how does DoGloucester respond after finding out EIV is dead
writes to the council/ haters of the Woodvilles saying he will be protector and stay loyal as protector and accuses the Woodvilles of seeking power
what does Earl Rivers do and how is he interrupted and what does it suggest
-plans to take EdV to London but agrees to meet with Gloucester at Stony Stratford which suggests they were on good terms
what did Hastings and Buckinghams letters/actions do
create an anti-Woodville faction that may have encouraged Gloucester to become protector/king
what happened at Stony Startford
Gloucester arrested Earl Rivers, Thomas Grey and Vaughan
what happens after Stony Stratford in May (3)
-EdV taken to London but coronation is delayed until June 24th
-EWoodville takes sanctuary in Westminster
-Gloucester made Lord Protector
what rumour is spread in June 1483 and what does it suggest
-St.Pauls teaches that the children are illegitimate
-suggests Gloucester must become king for stability
what does Gloucester accuse Woodvilles of and how does he react
-Gloucester calls for troops from York and Hull bc he says Woodvilles had been plotting
what happens at a council meeting in June 1483
Gloucester arrests Archbishop of York and Lord Hastings
Lord Hastings is beheaded
