Edward's problems as King Flashcards
Who was still at large after the Battle of Towton?
Margaret and her son
Which prominent Lancastrians were all found hiding in York?
Sir William Hill, Sir Baldwin Fulford, The Earl of Devon
Who had Edward lost in the lead up to Towton?
Salisbury, John Radcliffe, lord Fitz-Walter, Sir Richard Jenney
What did Mary of Guelders (the Scottish Queen) offer Maragaret, Henry and Edward following the Battle of Towton?
Asylum and 6000 followers
What did Margaret promise the Scots in return for safety?
Carlisle
When did Margaret lead an army to Carlisle?
June 1461
Who did Margaret manage to secure a marriage for Edward to?
Margaret Stewart (James III sister)
What would Henry surrender in return for Edwards marriage arrangement to Margaret Stewart?
Surrendered Berwick and promised when he was restored to the throne he would grant Scots land in England and make the Bishop of St Andrews the Archbishop of Canterbury
When did Edward ride from York to Durham and then on to Newcastle in pursuit of Henry and Margaret?
6th April 1461
Name one influential Lancastrian who Edward showed mercy to?
Sir Ralph Percy
Between which dates did Edward issue commissions to arrest rebels anywhere up north?
30th March - 5th April
What did Edward appoint Warwick as on 31st July 1461?
Warden of the East and West Marches on the northern border
Who did Edward order the executions of on the 3rd April as an example to citizens?
Devon, Sir Buldwin Fulford and Sir William Hill
Where were the heads of Devon, Sir Buldwin Fulford and Sir William Hill’s head put?
Micklegate Bar
How many Knights of the Bath did Edward create on the eve of his coronation?
28 Knights
