Woodville Titles & Appointments under Edward IV Flashcards
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Who was Richard Woodville?
Richard Woodville was Elizabeth’s father.
When was Richard Woodville made Earl Rivers?
Richard Woodville was made Earl Rivers on 24 May 1466.
What position was Richard Woodville appointed to in March 1466?
In March 1466, Richard Woodville was appointed Treasurer of England.
Who did Richard Woodville replace as Treasurer of England?
Richard Woodville replaced Warwick’s uncle, Lord Mountjoy, as Treasurer of England.
When did Richard Woodville become Constable of England?
Richard Woodville became Constable of England on 24 August 1467.
What is the significance of the position of Constable of England?
The position of Constable of England is a major military office.
Who was Anthony Woodville?
Anthony Woodville was Elizabeth’s brother who later became Earl Rivers after his father’s death.
What position was Anthony Woodville appointed to in 1473?
He was appointed Governor of the Prince of Wales (Edward, later Edward V) in 1473.
What leadership role did Anthony Woodville have in Wales?
He was entrusted with leadership in Wales and command of Ludlow Castle from 1471 onwards.
What authority did Anthony Woodville control?
He controlled the Council of the Prince of Wales, giving him effective authority over Wales.
Who was John Woodville?
John Woodville was Elizabeth’s brother who married the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk in 1465.
What was notable about John Woodville’s marriage?
He married the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, aged 68, when he was only 20, causing a national scandal.
What were the consequences of John Woodville’s marriage?
The marriage brought land and wealth but triggered widespread contempt.
Who was Catherine Woodville?
Catherine Woodville was Elizabeth’s sister who married Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham in 1465.
What was significant about Catherine Woodville’s marriage?
She married one of England’s most powerful nobles, Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham.
How did Buckingham feel about the Woodville influence?
Despite the prestige match, Buckingham resented the Woodville dominance and lack of court influence.
Who is Mary Woodville?
Mary Woodville is Elizabeth’s sister.
In 1467, she married William Herbert Jr., heir to the Earl of Pembroke, creating a dangerous blood tie between the king and a rival to Warwick in South Wales.
Who is Thomas Grey?
Thomas Grey is Elizabeth’s son from her first marriage.
He was made Marquess of Dorset in 1475 and married Anne Holland, heiress of the Duke of Exeter, disinheriting a Neville relative, which enraged Warwick.
Who is Edward Woodville?
Edward Woodville is Elizabeth’s brother.
He gained informal influence at court, especially in the 1470s, and earned a reputation as a ‘playboy-courtier’ as part of Edward IV’s decadent inner circle.
