Outbreak of the Wars of the roses Flashcards
Who was Henry’s closest living male relative?
Richard, Duke of York
Until when was York the heir presumptive?
1453
Which nobles wished to exclude the Duke of York from the centre of power?
The Duke of Suffolk and the Duke of Somerset
What three reasons meant Margaret of Anjou didn’t trust the Duke of York?
His forcefulness
His blood relationship to the king
His claim to the throne
On what two occasions had York been the King’s commander in France?
1436-37 and 1440-45
Who replaced York as commander in France in 1445?
Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset
Why were war debts a source of confrontation for York?
Henry had paid Somerset’s but had not paid York’s
When was York appointed Lieutenant of Ireland?
1447
Why was York appointed Lieutenant of Ireland?
In an attempt to silence him and remove him from court
When did York go to Ireland?
1449
When did York return from Ireland?
September 1450
Why did York return from Ireland?
Likely to disassociate himself with the Cade Rebellion
Why were people suspicious of York’s return from Ireland?
He came back to England without permission
When was the Dartford Incident?
1452
What did York do in Dartford?
He tried to impose himself as the king’s favourite
Why did York fail at Dartford?
Neither the common people in Kent nor nobles supported him
Which nobles supported York at Dartford?
The Earl of Devon and Lord Cobham
What did York have to do at Dartford?
Kneel before the King and swear an oath of allegiance
When did Henry’s mental breakdown begin?
August 1453
What reason was given for the start of the mental breakdown?
The English loss of Gascony
What notable event did Henry miss in his breakdown?
The birth of Prince Edward
When was Prince Edward born?
October 1453
When was York appointed Protector?
March 1454
What was retaining?
Nobles keeping small, private armies
