Young Edward - Part 1 Flashcards
How many languages could Edward read?
4
-> He was able to communicate with all of his Empire, making him a more relatable King and increasing his royal authority.
Generally, how large was Edward’s retinue of knights?
200
-> Shows his military prowess
Which famous monk wrote negatively about Edward?
Matthew Paris wrote negatively about Edward due to his treatment of St. Albans Abbey, angering the monks.
How did Barons and Bishops influence Henry?
Taught him to do as he was told,and never dispute instructions he was given.
This causes him to marry Eleanor of Provance (bit of a leech) who funded many UK courts and armies. Her family took positions of power, infuriating British nobles.
How did Eleanor influence rebellion?
Her family took positions of power, infuriating British nobles
What position was given to Edward at the Parliament of
Winchester in 1268, following the Civil War?
Steward of England
-> Shows that he gained the trust of the Barons and government despite the instability of Henry III’s rule, placing him in a good position to be King when Henry died, allowing him to stay on crusade for 2 years longer.
Who crowned Edward?
Archbishop of Canterbury
-> Edward held a great amount of prestige with the Church at this point, trusted to be the next King as a result of his clever actions with regaining the Baron’s trust with his 1265 Redemption payments.