Threats and pretenders: De La Pole brothers Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Who was involved?
A
-Edmund De La Pole, Earl of Suffolk
-Richard De la Pole, ‘the White Rose’
-Emperor Maximillian
-Margaret of Burgundy
2
Q
What happened in 1501?
A
-Suffolk fled after returning from a short exile, to the court of Emperor Maximillian
-For as long as Margaret opposed Henry, Suffolk was safe there
3
Q
Why was Henry able to overcome the threat of the De La Pole brothers?
A
Treaty of Windsor 1506:
-Which led to friendly relations being restored
-Maximillian gave up Suffolk who was then imprisoned in the Tower of London
–> Suffolk was then executed for treason in 1513
-Richard was killed whilst fighting for France in the Battle of Pavia 1525
