What did York want to acheive upon his return from Ireland Flashcards
Where was York denied entry in port in November 1450?
Beaumaris in Wales
Why might York have been returning from Ireland to clear his name?
John Cade used the Pseudonym John Mortimer, York’s ancestral name which could suggest culpability
How many men did York bring to London for his own protection?
3000 men as he was scared of being arrested
Why might York have returned for Financial reasons?
He was owed £26,000 by the government and was selling properties to sustain himself
His wage for lieutenancy in Ireland hadn’t been paid either
Why might York have been returning to protect his position?
As heir presumptive, he felt it was his birthright to be there chief adviser of the King so he may have returned to prevent further ostracisation
True or false: In 1451 there was an appeal by a lord to make York heir apparent?
True - It was not passed as the lords distrusted York
Why may York have been returning to remove Somerset?
- Somerset had lost Normandy and Rouen where York had territories
- He held the position York coverted
BUT why didn’t he return sooner
Evidence York returned to bring about justice?
He made bills to the King which stressed Justice, supporting many of the desires of the commoners
made public declarations about the King’s evil, corrupt advisers
Why did York deny the invitation to sit on the King’s council in 1450?
- He would have not held sway
- If he joined them and couldn’t make alterations he would seem like a hypocrite
Is there evidence York in the Early 50’s wanted the throne?
no, others wanted him to or at least saw him as an alternative but he constantly professed loyalty
