Princes in Tower Flashcards
1
Q
when was Edward V sent to the tower?
A
10 may
2
Q
what did Richard argue on 9 June?
A
prince Richard should be put under his care so that he can attend his brother’s coronation
3
Q
what did Richard do on 16 June?
A
- sent Thomas Bourchier, AB of Canterbury to persuade Queen to give up her son
- Richard sends prince Richard to tower
4
Q
what did Dr. Ralph Shaw do?
A
22 June - outlined Richard’s claim to the throne
5
Q
when was Richard crowned?
A
6 July
6
Q
what order did Richard give on 6 July?
A
- sent John Green, a trusted servant, to sir Robert Brackenbury
- with written order to kill princess
- Brackenbury refused
7
Q
what did Richard do on 9 July?
A
dismisses all servants of princes - princes never seen outside of tower again
8
Q
by what time was it widely believed the princes were dead?
A
October
