Reasons Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville was unpopular Flashcards
1
Q
Where she came from?
A
English - no advantage in terms of foreign diplomacy
2
Q
Who she was?
A
gentry - relatively poor by royal standards - did not increase royal wealth
3
Q
Past relationship?
A
widow with 2 children - more appropriate for King to marry a virgin
4
Q
Family allegiances?
Example?
A
family and former husband, Sir John Grey all previously supported Lancastrians
sir Richard Woodville (Elizabeth’s father) fought in the battle of Town against Edward IV
5
Q
Family size?
A
large + encouraged EIV to reward them lavishly
