Princes in the tower Flashcards
Threat
Princes posed huge threat, disinherited and legally neutered they were a convenient banner for opponents to Richard’s actions
July and August 1483 a series of Yorkist risings in their name demonstrated the psychological and moral power they still held
It was convenient for Richard that they disappeared in the autumn of 1483
conspiracies
Stories told on behalf of tudors was that they were murdered by their uncle, accusations ranged from poisoning to drowning, later Tudors would attaint Richard of treason and child murder but they needed this for their own legitimacy
New theories suggest they died of the English sweat
Impact
Belief that he killed the princes dogged his short reign as King
Event led to Elizabeth supports of Henry Tudor
Removing princes added to Richards problems. Fuel had been added against Richard in southern and western England where he was already lacking support
