Edward loses the throne Flashcards
When were Prince Edward and Anne betrothed to each other?
August 1470
How did Louis follow his word?
He supplied ships, men and money
Why was the expedition prevented from leaving?
There was a Burgundian squadron at Harfleur
What happened to the Burgundian squadron at Harfleur
A strong gale blew them away
When did Warwick land at Plymouth and Dartmouth with his men?
13th September 1470
How did Clarence play both sides of the field?
He said he would return to Edward when he arrived back in England
Who did Edward have surveying the France to warn him of attackers?
French intelligence including Duke of Burgundy
When do Baron Fitz-Hugh and Henry start a rebellion in accordance to Warwick’s asking?
August 1470 in the North
What did Edward do in response to hearing of the invasion in the North?
Marched North
Why was Warwick able to have a clear line to England?
English and Burgundian ships were blown away in a violent storm
Why did John Neville switch to Warwick’s side?
The King had deprived him of the earldom of Northumberland
When does Edward flee to Holland?
September 1470
Why does Edward flee?
He was told by his sergeant of Minstrels, Alexander Carlisle that he was about to be arrested
Where did Edward’s men flee to?
Lincolnshire coast (risky as it hadn’t settled down yet)
When Edward’s army reached King’s Lynn, how many ships were they put in?
3 small ships
