Motivations for Richard's actions Flashcards

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Richard Duke of York

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  • York with the greatest magnate of the era
  • Cade’s rebels described him as a high and Mighty Prince Who they believed would restore good government
  • In 1450 many saw him as the saviour of the common Weal
  • York had a strong claim to the throne through Edward III
  • However, York was always careful not to present himself as a Dynastic rival to Henry VI
  • York showed his full allegiance to Henry VI
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Loss of Normandy (S+Y)

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  • York was previously running France and doing a good job (1440-45) and was only replaced due to the jealousy of Somerset (1447)
  • York was extremely angered when he heard Somerset had instantly lost all the French land that York fought so hard to keep
  • Somerset himself surrendered, Rouen, the capital of Normandy on 29th October 1449
  • York is angered even further as Somerset returns to England without any punishment and remains a favourite of Henry VI
  • York believes if he remains Lieutenant of France the French lands would still be in the hands of the English
  • This is where the political rivalry between York and Somerset begin
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1451 York’s return from Ireland

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  • In 1451 York returned from Ireland
  • His aim was to remove Somerset and other members of the Royal Household and cancel all grants to Royal favourites
  • Through an Act of Resumption
  • York was supported by the House of Commons and although he did achieve this, his political victory was short-lived
  • Henry chose to ignore the demands of York
  • As a result in 1452 York resorted to force
  • DARTFORD COUP = 1452
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Failed Coup d’etat

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  • However, York’s attempted Coup d’etat was a complete failure as he only had the support of the Earl of Devon
  • DARTFORD COUP = 1452
  • He was defeated by the Royal Army and retired to Ludlow Castle
  • He remained low until 27 March 1454 when he was appointed Protector of England
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Baronial Factions

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  • Richard relied on the Earl of Salisbury and Shrewsbury for advice
  • Salisbury became Chancellor of England in April 1454
  • During Yorks Protectorate, he tried to restore order in the North between the Neville’s and Percy’s but was seen to be taking sides with the Neville’s
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York’s First Protectorate

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27th March 1454 - Dec 1454

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York’s Secound Protectorate

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Nov 1455 - Feb 1456

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