What Problems did the Nobility Cause 1445-1450? Flashcards
What is the impact of having Favourites?
Others feel ostracised and resentment grows
When did the Duke of Gloucester Die?
1447
Who replaced Gloucester as Heir presumptive?
York
How did Cardinal Beaufort secure key roles for his nephews?
By funding campaigns in France worth £200,000
Who dominated the court by the 1440s?
Somerset and Suffolk
Who felt he should have been the King’s right hand man
York
Why did arguments about Land become more important?
As the English economy declined in the wake of military failure, land in England became even more prized
How did Henry Deal with Land disputes and what was the issue with this?
He got Nobels to higher lawyers. The issue with that is the King can’t be disputed but lawyers can be
What was the Paston case?
Molynes (the keeper of the privy seal) forcibly stole a castle of the pastors for his wife - it was returned but as he was a member of Suffolk’s affinity saw no punishment
What was Henry’s Role in the Issue?
He allowed them to escalate - a good king would have nipped them in the bud but he added to them with bad administration such as the Courtney-Bonville feud
