Henry's first illness

Question 1

Reasons for Henry’s first illness

Answer 1

• Wife’s first pregnancy

- hereditary condition

Question 2

Dates of Henry’s first illness

Answer 2

August 1453 - January 1455

Question 3

Immediate impact of Henry’s first illness

Answer 3

Percy and Neville family’s broke out into violence. Percy’s started by attacking a Neville wedding with over 700 followers.

• Council was to scared to step in with the king not being present.
• Neville family turned to York giving him the support needed and started the faction of Yorkist v Lancastrian

Question 4

Longer impact of Henry’s first illness

Answer 4

• York is made protectorate

- Somerset arrested and sent to the tower of London