Young Edward - Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

How many languages could Edward read?

A

4

-> He was able to communicate with all of his Empire, making him a more relatable King and increasing his royal authority.

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2
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Generally, how large was Edward’s retinue of knights?

A

200

-> Shows his military prowess

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3
Q

Which famous monk wrote negatively about Edward?

A

Matthew Paris wrote negatively about Edward due to his treatment of St. Albans Abbey, angering the monks.

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4
Q

How did Barons and Bishops influence Henry?

A

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.

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5
Q

How did Eleanor influence rebellion?

A

Her family took positions of power, infuriating British nobles

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6
Q

What position was given to Edward at the Parliament of
Winchester in 1268, following the Civil War?

A

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.

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7
Q

Who crowned Edward?

A

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.

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