Clarence vs. Gloucester (Yorkist family feud)

Question 1

Who were the main figures in the conflict?

Answer 1

George, Duke of Clarence and Richard, Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III).

Question 2

What was the relationship between George, Duke of Clarence and Richard, Duke of Gloucester?

Answer 2

Both were brothers of Edward IV.

Question 3

What caused the conflict between Clarence and Gloucester?

Answer 3

They fought over the Neville inheritance after marrying the daughters of Warwick.

Question 4

Whom did Clarence marry?

Answer 4

Clarence married Isabel Neville.

Question 5

Whom did Gloucester marry?

Answer 5

Gloucester married Anne Neville.

Question 6

What was one of the key issues in the conflict?

Answer 6

Land: Clarence wanted all of the Beauchamp-Despenser inheritance.

Question 7

What did Clarence allegedly do regarding Anne Neville’s marriage?

Answer 7

Clarence allegedly hid Anne to prevent Gloucester from marrying her and splitting the estate.

Question 8

What was the outcome of the conflict?

Answer 8

Edward IV had to force a settlement in Gloucester’s favour, but Clarence was deeply embittered.

Question 9

What happened to Clarence in 1478?

Answer 9

Clarence was executed after defying Edward IV again.