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