Succession Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
when did Anne Neville die
A
1485
2
Q
why did Anne Neville die
A
her son Edward died earlier in 1485
3
Q
why were the deaths of Anne and Edward significant
A
-no heir and no wife to produce other heir
4
Q
who was rumoured to marry RIII after Anne Neville died and why
A
-Elizabeth of York in order to gain inheritance and a strong Yorkist heir and thwart HT’s claim
5
Q
who did RIII initially make heir after his wife and son died and who replaced him
A
-nephew Edward EoWarwick replaced by nephew John de la Pole EoLincoln
6
Q
Swho did RIII plan to marry but it never happened
A
-King of Portugal’s sister
