WARS OF THE ROSES Reign of Henry VI flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, figures, agreements, and crises from the reign of Henry VI.

Henry VI

The King of England who succeeded Henry V at 9 months old in August 1422 and became the only person ever to rule both England and France under the Treaty of Troyes.

Treaty of Troyes

The agreement under which Henry VI was declared King of France, making him the sole ruler of both England and France.

Regency Council

The governing group during Henry VI's minority, comprised of Bedford (governing France), Gloucester (governing England), and Cardinal Beaufort.

Duke of Bedford

A member of the regency council who governed France and maintained peace between Gloucester and Cardinal Beaufort until his death in 1435.

Duke of Gloucester

A member of the regency council who governed England and constantly clashed with Cardinal Beaufort.

Cardinal Beaufort

A powerful council member whose power struggles with the Duke of Gloucester created severe divisions at court.

Eton and King's College Cambridge

Educational institutions founded by Henry VI in 1440 and 1441, respectively.

Margaret of Anjou

The wife of Henry VI, married in 1445, whose childlessness by 1450 contributed to the succession crisis.

Richard, Duke of York

A noble with a strong claim to the English throne who was excluded from power, leading to political factionalism and rising tensions.

Jack Cade Rebellion

A 1450 uprising protesting political corruption, crown debt, and misrule under Henry VI's government.

Treaty of Tours

A 1444 agreement that arranged Henry VI's marriage to Margaret of Anjou and secretly conceded Maine and Anjou to France.

Duke of Suffolk

A royal favourite who arranged the Treaty of Tours marriage and was impeached and exiled in 1450 due to public and political backlash.