WOTR Knowledge Tests (1470-1478) “Edward Re-establishing Authority” Flashcards
In what year was Edward’s first son born?
1470 (November)
Who rebelled in Kent against Edward in 1471?
Thomas Neville, the Bastard of Fauconberg
In early 1472 where did Oxford raid?
Raided Calais marches, then tried to invade Essex in 1473
When did Oxford rebel in Cornwall?.
October 1473
Who was sent to stop Oxford’s rebellion, but ended up joining it?
Sir Henry Bodrugen
Who did manage to stop Oxford’s rebellion?
John Fortescue (pardoned Lancastrian)
What happened to Oxford after the rebellion?
Was locked up, but later fled to Henry Tudor, under Richard III’s reign
When had the final Welsh stronghold been won by Edward?
October 1471
In April 1472, George Neville was executed and his fortune-seized how much was it?
£200,000
Who was re-instated as treasurer?
Earl of Essex
Who was made Captain of Calais in 1471?
Lord Hastings
Who was put in charge of Lancashire and Cheshire?
Lord Stanley
Who had control of the South West?
Lord Dynham, and Thomas Grey
Who was given control of the north?
Duke of Gloucester
Who did Richard Duke of Gloucester marry that caused a feud between him and Clarence?
Anne Neville
Over whose land did Clarence and Gloucester fall out over?
Anne Beauchamp
What positions was Clarence given to resolve the Beauchamp Inheritance tension?
Earl of Salisbury and Warwick
What position was Thomas Grey given in 1475?
Marquis of Dorset
Who did Edward’s son, Richard, marry where they disregarded inheritance laws?
Anne Mowbray
Herbert was seen as not as capable as his father, he was relieved of the Earl of Pembroke, and given what position?
Earl of Huntingdon
Who was accused by Clarence of poisoning his wife?
Twynho, Thursby and Tocotes
Who did Edward have arrested for Necromancy, after Clarence executed his servants without permission?
Stacy and Burdett
What date was Clarence executed?
18th February 1478
Which nobles were not elected on the King’s Council as Edward focused on meritocracy?
Norfolk and Suffolk
