how did RIII take the throne? Flashcards
the weakness of Edward V
was only 12
had been brought up by influences of the woodvilles
what was the impact of Edward IV’s early death
Edward died on 9th April 1483 left the throne to Edward V who was 12
there was a struggle for control over the king
if Edward hadn’t died but passed on the throne, Richard wouldn’t have attempted to become king
what and who gave Richard help to claim the throne
many had vested interests in Richards success
Hastings feared the queens vengeance for involving Edward in a life of womanising
Buckingham hated the woodvilles after being forced to marry one, Katherine Woodville he also felt he should have had power in the south rather than Herbert
how did divisions at court help Richard take the throne
deep divisions in court under Edward IV
the woodvilles were unpopular at court
when Edward IV did the woodvilles made their bid for power but had limited support - wanted to rush the coronation so he could choose his own council
word was sent to Ludlow of kings death for earl of rivers to bring Edward V to London but not asked him
Hastings sent word to Richard advising him to go to London warning about queen actions
Edward had tried to reconcile divisions e.g. with Lord Hastings Thomas Grey
how did Richards power help him claim the throne
married Anne Neville so obtained share of inheritance
respected by northern nobility and had some success in Scottish war 1480-22
constantly loyalty to Edward was rewarded = when Edward regained power in 1471 he had given Richard Warwick’s states in the north and lieutenant there
how did Richards ruthlessness help him claim the throne
rivers grey and vaughton all arrested as traitors without trials
Hastings approached Woodville with intent of stopping Richard, Richard heard this from his spy network in hasting household 1483 executed Hastings for treason and immediately executed without trial
harsh treatment of the princes and the disappearance in the tower 1483
allowed sermons to be preached by Ralph shaw in st Pauls of the illegitimacy of Edward IV and Edward V - Cecily Neville Richards mothered complained bitterly about this as it was publicly announced Edward IV was a product of a liaison between her and French archer while in Rouen
how did Richard swiftness help him claim the throne
he headed south from York to meet up with Anthony rivers and Edward V at Stony Stratford where Richard took control of Edward
Edward V tried to protect Rivers- close bond w Woodville
Richard then altered London he’d rescued Edward and was returning to London
woodvilles knew they had lost as queen sought sanctuary in Westminster abbey
