Government of Richard III, 1483-1485 Flashcards
Where was Richard III’s personal support narrowly concentrated?
The North
Which noble’s betrayal in Autumn 1483 was a major shock and threat to Richard III?
Henry Stafford
Who had Richard III most likely murdered which generated much opposition to his regime?
Princes in the Tower
Which son of Clarence arguably had a much stronger claim to the throne than Richard III?
Edward of Warwick
Which niece of Richard III was the king forced to publicly deny having any intention of marrying in 1485?
Elizabeth of York
What attempt of Richard’s, from 1484 onwards, to install loyal northerners in the south generated resentment?
’northern plantations’
Whose famously mocking rhyme about Richard III’s reliance on a small clique circulated in July 1484?
William Collingbourne
Whose death in April 1484 destroyed Richard III’s dynastic plans?
Edward of Middleham
Which well-rewarded favourite of Richard III served as his chancellor of the exchequer?
William Catesby
Which loyal servant of Richard III allegedly murdered Edward V and his brother Richard of York?
Sir James Tyrell
Whose marriage to the mother of Henry Tudor meant that his loyalty was always questionable?
Lord Thomas Stanley
Which area from 1484 largely fell into the hands of the Stanleys and William Herbert?
Wales
Which vital group did Richard III fail to gain significant support from throughout his reign?
southern gentry
What did Richard III have to resort in 1485 to even though he had banned very similar benevolences?
forced loans
When did Richard’s queen, Anne Neville, die, leading to accusations that he had poisoned her?
March 1485
Which new king of France from 1483 actively supported Henry Tudor to annoy Richard III?
Charles VIII
Which stepson of Edward IV joined Henry Tudor in 1483, almost reconciled with Richard III but did not?
Thomas Grey
Renewed war with which country in 1484 was probably an expensive error for Richard III?
Scotland
What did Richard III declare illegal in the parliament of 1484?
Benevolences
What did Lincoln take over running in April 1484 even though he had no lands or support there?
Council of the North
What was established by Richard III in 1484 to help poor people in search of justice?
Council of Requests and Supplications
How many of Richard III’s fifty-four councillors had once been in service to Edward IV?
twenty-four
Whose written financial advice did Richard III seek to follow even though he had died in 1479?
Sir John Fortescue
Who was a political non-entity but was married to Richard III’s sister and his son was the earl of Lincoln?
Duke of Suffolk
