How did Richard become King of England in 1483 Flashcards
What were the 7 factors that allowed Richard to take the throne?
- EIV’s early death
- Richard’s power
- Divisions at court
- Help from others
- Swiftness to act
- Richard’s ruthlessness
- Weakness of Edward V
When did EIV die?
9th April 1483
How old was prince Edward when his father had died?
12
What lands had Richard gained in the 2nd reign of Edward?
Warwick’s estates / A palatinate in Scotland (any land he captured)
Who did Richard marry?
Anne Neville, the youngest daughter of Warwick
Who brought troops south to aid Richard and what was it reminiscent of?
Northumberland and the northern host of MOA
Why were the Woodvilles unpopular?
They were seen as high-handed social climbers
Which nobles in particular resented the Woodvilles position?
Hastings and Buckingham
Why did the queen not like Hastings?
She blamed him for Edward’s womanising
Why did Buckingham also resent Herbert?
He felt Wales was his right due to his class and so resented being ostracised in Edward’s government
Why did the Nevilles want to speed through the coronation and not tell Richard?
Edward’s will stated Richard should be head of the regency but they wanted to dominate court
Who informed Richard of the Woodville plot?
Hastings
Who were the friends of Richard who benefited for aiding him, mentioned in the famous poem?
Catsby / Ratcliff / Lovell
Where did Richard intercept Anthony Woodville?
Stoney Stratford
How did EV show to be less malleable than Richard would have hoped?
He attested his uncles innocence when he was arrested
Where was earl rivers imprisoned?
Pontefract castle
When Richard sent word to London where did the queen go?
Sanctuary at west minister
When Richard became protector, who became chief adviser?
Buckingham
Why did Hastings approach the Woodvilles?
He feared Richard would attempt to place himself on the throne
Where was Hastings killed?
On the green of the white keep without a trial
How did Richard affect the legitimacy of Edward IV?
Claiming Cecily of York had had him with a Rouen archer
How did Richard claim Edward V was illegitimate?
Edward had been pre contracted to marry the daughter of the earl of Shrewsbury and so his latter marriage was null
Why was Richard’s claim about EV false?
The person he had been pre contracted to marry had died in 68 and as Edward was born In 70, he was not illegitimate
Who would have been next in line if Edward and Edward were illegitimate?
Earl Warwick, son of Edmund duke of Clarence
Why did Edward’s minority raise fears?
As he had been raised by the Woodvilles, the fear of a Woodville clique like the Beaufort clique in Henry’s reign was potent
When was Richard convinced to accept the crown and when was he crowned?
25th June
6th July
