Edward IV and the earl of Warwick

Who had Richard Neville, earl of Warwick, been trying to arrange a marriage between?

Edward IV and the French King’s (Louis XI) sister-in-law, Bona because it would be good for diplomacy.

Who had Edward IV married in secret?

Elizabeth Woodville

Why was Elizabeth Woodville unsuitable for Edward IV? (5 points)

• She was English, so no chance of foreign diplomacy.

• Member of gentry, so by royal standards she was poor.

• She was a widow with 2 children.

• Her former husband, John Grey, had supported the Lancastrians.

• Large family, who she encouraged Edward to reward lavishly.

How could Warwick be considered an overmighty noble?

• Wealthy- Large amounts of land

• Large private retinue

• Captain of Calais

• Constable of Dover Castle

• Represented Edward in diplomatic missions

What was Warwick’s nickname?

‘The Kingmaker’

How did Warwick ally himself with Clarence?

In 1469 he set sail for Calais and there he arranged the marriage of his daughter Isabel to George, duke of Clarence. Subsequently, Warwick and Clarence jointly published criticisms of Edward’s government.

When was the Battle of Edgecote and who won?

Warwick won the Battle of Edgecote in July 1469 and captured Edward IV and tried to rule with him as prisoner but the people would not accept it.

Where did Warwick flee to after the battle and who did he ally himself with?

Warwick fled to the court of Louis XI and he reconciled with Margaret of Anjou.

How did Margaret and Warwick seal their pact?

The Lancastrian heir, Prince Edward, was married to Warwick’s younger daughter, Anne Neville.

When did Warwick invade England? How does Edward IV react?

13 September 1470

Edward flees to the Netherlands

When is the readeption of Henry VI?

2 October 1470

Who betrayed Henry VI and returned to Edward IV?

George, duke of Clarence

When does Edward IV reinvade England?

March 1471 supported by Burgundian troops

When was the Battle of Barnet and who won?

14 April 1471, Warwick was defeated and killed and Henry was imprisoned in the Tower of London and Edward returned as a victorious king

When was the Yorkist victory confirmed?

4 May 1471 at the Battle of Tewkesbury

The Lancastrian Prince Edward was killed and Margaret of Anjou captured. Henry VI died two weeks later in the Tower.