Events to Richard taking the throne Flashcards
when did Edward IV die?
9th April 1483
when did Gloucester leave York to begin n the protectorate
23rd April 1483
when did Edward go to straightforward and river, Richard grey and Thomas Vaughan arrested at Northampton?
4-10th may
when was Edwards coronation postponed and Gloucester officially named protector?
19th May
when was Edward V put in the tower?
10/13th June
when did Gloucester accuse the queen of treason and execute Hastings for plotting with her?
10/13th June
also requested help with the Woodville’s from York authorities
when was Richard York taken from sanctuary and put in the tower?
16th june
when were earl rivers, Richard grey and Thomas Vaughan executed?
24th June
when was Richard III coronated with the support of Buckingham?
6th July
how many days was it before rivers and Edward left wales?
10 days
where did the queen seek sanctuary after the arrests?
west minister
why were Gloucester prisoners held in the north?
- everyone was loyal to Gloucester so they wouldn’t escape
why did Buckingham support Gloucester?
- previously excluded by Edward
- Gloucester needed any support he could get as an usurper
why did Hastings support Gloucester?
- his dad was executed by him
- thought he was acting on Edward V’s behalf
what did Gloucester authorize Buckingham to do?
raise troops in 5 western counties (suspicious)
