Factional Rivalries - Warwick

Question 1

How was Warwick an overmighty subject?

Answer 1

Warwick was an overmighty subject and was richly rewarded by Edward following the Yorkist victory at Towton in 1461
He was made Admiral of England, Captain of Calais and given many other high offices of state

Question 2

Treatment of the Neville’s

Answer 2

The Neville family were also greatly rewarded for their support

Lord Fauconberg was made Earl of Kent
George Neville was made Archbishop of York
Lorn Montague was made Earl of Northumberland

Question 3

Edward’s growing independence

Answer 3

Warwick was so powerful that many contemporary observers across the channel believed he was the real ruler of England

Edward was determined to decide the foreign policy himself and chose his own advisors, counsel and wife

This undermined Warwick’s power as he was not vital to the continuation of the reign as he had been in the instigation

Question 4

Warwick and Clarence
why was Clarence useful to W?

Answer 4

Clarence was easily Persuaded by Warwick to join his side as the younger brother of a king was usually dissident and restless because of his lack of power

Warwick and Clarence got a dispensation from the Pope so that Clarence could marry Isabel

Clarence was very useful to Warwick as he was the heir presumptive because by 1469 Edward still did not have a son

Question 5

Disagreement over foreign policy

Answer 5

Warwick and Edward were divided over foreign policy
Warwick wanted an alliance with France
Edward wanted an alliance with the Burgundians

in November 1467 - there were 2 treaties with burgundy
Warwick refused to help with the preparation for the Marriage of Margaret of York to Charles the Bold of Burgundy

This clearly demonstrates Warwick declining influence over Edwards and the Woodville’s increasing influence over the King