WORT 1455-1459 Flashcards
When was the first battle of St Albans
22nd May 1455
What happened on the 25th May 1455 (following the battle of St Albans)
Henry is taken to St Paul’s cathedral by the yorkist lords for a crown wearing ceremony in a show of affirming their loyalty to the king.
The yorkists blame the court party (Somerset) for the battle and
immediately summon a parliament
When does parliament meet following the battle of St Albans? What happens
July 1455, king declares Salisbury and Warwick loyal in a parliamentary pardon
- formally blames St Albans on Somerset for withholding letters coneacling Yorks loyalty to the king
- York is appointed con stable of England
When is Warwick appointed captain of Calais? Who do3s he appoint as his deputy commander? When is he accepted by the garrison?
August 1455, lord fauconberg (william Neville - his uncle). Jan 1456
When does Yorks 2nd protectorate begin?
Nov 19th 1455
Following the start of Yorks 2nd protectorate, when does parliament meet? What happens?
Nov/dec 1455,
- focus on Yorks reform program
- attempts to introduce drastic acts of resumption
- little support from lords
Approximately how many of the nobility attend the nov/dec parliament session in 1455
3/4
When is the 3rd session of the Yorkist dominated particement
Jan/feb 1456
When does Yorks 2nd protectorate end
Feb 25th 1456
Who appointed keeper of the privy seal? When?
Margarets chancellor - Lawrence booth, September 1456
When did the great council meet at covertry? What happened?
October 1456 - York allies removed from office, new Somerset restrained from physically attacking Warwick
Who replaced Shrewsbury as treasurer and when
Viscount Bourchier 5 Oct 1456
When is the council of the prince of wales established? What does this do?
Jan/feb 1457 - gives Margaret more control over Lancastrian ducky
When did the great council meet for a 2nd time at Coventry?
March 1457
What is sandwich
A key port in Kent
