HI123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Sandal Castle, Medieval English Wool Trade, House Of Neville
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12:11 pm: 3 great wars over who would rule england, "wars of the roses" was a name invented after the battle from shakespeare"s play henry vi. Local royal officials treat them badly-unfair tax. King was supposed to mediate them, but henry vi didn"t: 1450 rise of magnate violence, most important magnate feud: percy"s vs nevilles. Percy"s have ruled northern england for a long time. Neville family came to challenge: aug 1453 percy"s ambush neville wedding party. Symbolizes breakdown of order: both families are connected to national government, richard 3rd duke of york, good opposition to the king because. Strong claim to crown, descendant of edward iii. Powerful allies: neville family and earl of warwick: richard of york"s demand for a voice in government was restricted by. Edmund beaufort duke of somerset, favorite of henry vi queen. Margaret: october 1453 queen margaret gave birth to a boy edward, r. o. y no longer heir to the throne.
