Warwick Flashcards
Family relations
He was the eldest son of Salisbury
York was his uncle
Why does Warwick end up siding with York?
Somerset takes his position of governor of Glamorgan
Warwick at St Albans
After Henry VI’s recovery in 1455, Warwick and his father took up Arms in York’s support
The victory at St Alban’s on the 22nd May 1455 was due to the fierce energy with which Warwick assaulted and broke the Lancastrian Centre
He was rewarded with the important office of captain of Calais
He retained his post and was made Admiral in 1457
The Battle of Northampton
10th July 1460
Warwick defeated the Lancastrians at Northampton on 10th July 1460 and took the king prisoner
Yorkist punishment in 1459
Parliament Devils Condemned Yorkist Lords as traitors in 1459
Henry was lenient and only attainted leaders and was willing to pardon those who submitted to him
Yorkists dismissed these sentences planning to return to England by Force
Defending Calais
Henry placed Somerset as captain of Garrison and he tried to take Calais by Force
However, Warwick’s brother, Lord Fauconberg defended and defeated Somerset on the 23rd of April 1460
Captin of Calais
what did this mean for H6?
Warwick’s control over the Garrison and the King’s fleet was crucial as Henry was unable to defend the coast of England against invasion
Henry had to raise a replacement Navy by impressing men and ships
As these men were unpaid they were mutinous and were afraid to fight Warwick
Warwicks return to Calais - June 1460
June 1460 Warwick returned to Calais and with Fauconberg
They led a raid and destroyed a Lancastrian Fleet, securing the port for a Yorkist invasion
Tables turn in favour of Lancastrians
30th December 1460 - York and Salisbury were killed in Wakefield
17th February 1461 - Lancastrians routed Warwick and regain possession of the king
Warwick joins forces with Edward
Warwick joins forces with Edward
They entered London unopposed on 4th March 1461
Edward becomes king
The same month Warwick and Edwards won a decisive victory over the Lancastrians in the Battle of Towton on 29th March 1461
