York’s flight into exile Flashcards

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What happened in June 1459?

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In June 1459, A great Council met at Coventry

The council was made up of Lancastrian lords and its purpose was to summon the Yorkist Lords who were charged with unspecified offences

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What was the outcome?

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York and Warwick were immediately pardoned
Despite renewing their loyalty to the King, they immediately began a new Rebellion

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Raising support

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York tried to raise support in Wales
Salisbury hoped to gain support in the north of England
Warwick went to Calais for support

They agreed to meet up at Kenilworth and this was all done in Great secrecy

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