Henry VII - Who was the Earl of Sussex? - RG1 Flashcards
Who was Sussexs eldest brother?
John De La Pole
Where was John de la pole an earl?
Lincoln
Which years was john de la pole earl of lincoln?
1464-1487
Who was the designted heir to sussexs maternal uncle?
john de la pole
Who was de la poles maternal uncle?
Richard III
What did Lincoln do on the accession of Henry VII?
He took the oath of allegiance instead of claiming the throne for himself
In 1487 which rebellion did Lincoln join and where did he die?
Joined the rebellion of Lambert Simnel and was killed in the battle of Stoke field
After the death of Lincoln how did the earl of sussex position change?
He became the leading yorkist claimant to the throne
Which title did Edmund succeed in 1491?
Duke of Suffolk
What happened to Edmunds title in 1493?
It was demoted to the rank of earl much to his humiliation
