How successful was York's first Protectorship Flashcards
When did York’s protectorate Begin?
March 1454
Who vied for the role of protector against York?
Exeter and Margret
Why did some people fear York as protector?
They felt he would take revenge such as on Somerset for his failings at Dartford
Who’s death meant that the selection of a protector could no longer be delayed?
Chancellor John Kemp
Why was Somerset placed in the tower?
For accusations of treason but also for his own protection after being attacked
What were initial issues for York at the outset of his protectorate?
- Uncertainty as to the duration
- Understanding if the King recovered or prince reached age it ended
- Those who rejected authority such as the Percys and Exeter
In the Courtney Bonville feud, how did York display impartiality?
He did not remove Bonville much to the disappointment of Devon
How did York aid Devon in his protectorate?
Devon was on trial for treason after the Dartford Coup and York had him released
Did Devon turn against York as retribution for not removing Bonville?
Yes, so much so that he fought against York at St Albans
Who did York appoint as Chancellor?
Sailsbury - a Neville
When was Somerset placed in the Tower?
November 1453
What position did York take from Somerset in France?
The position of Captain of Calaise
What effect did York keeping Somerset in the Tower have?
Caused Nobles to question York’s impartiality and his ability to rule justly despite bar this, him having ruled more even handedly
What did York reduce the Royal household’s expenditure too?
from £24,000 to £5000
Who did York convince to start lending loans again?
Wool merchants
Why did York try to reform the Navy?
To protect the cloth trade which could bring in £30,000 per annum to the Royal pocket - even though it failed it was a key step
Evidence York administered Justice well?
- Not removing Bonville
- Taking an army up North after York had been captured for 5 days by Exeter and the Percys and then fighting the Battle of Stamford bridge to capture the leaders
Overall how was justice under York?
Not fully resolved but progress had been made - stark contrast between York and Henry
