The story of two families, those of York and Lancaster, it reads like an intricate drama about the power and glory. In fact, Shakespeare did with his "Henry VI. " . Inspire The houses of York (white rose on a ridge) and Lancaster (red rose in arms) both come from the house of Plantagenet. For this house was Henry II, who in 12-century King of England, and founded a right of descendants of the House of Plantagenet on the throne. Since both families had roses in her arms, were the disputes "War of the Roses"is called. The emblem of the county of Yorkshire in England today. It looked something like the arms of the House of York.
One reason for the start of the Wars of the Roses in the 15 century that King Henry VI. insertion of England of the House of Lancaster during the Hundred Years War against France had some serious defeats. Furthermore, it was at home in England opposed it. The nobles of the court trying the plot against Henry VI. spinning.
One reason for the start of the Wars of the Roses in the 15 century that King Henry VI. insertion of England of the House of Lancaster during the Hundred Years War against France had some serious defeats. Furthermore, it was at home in England opposed it. The nobles of the court trying the plot against Henry VI. spinning.
Sick king - king weak
The king suffered heavily from military defeats. The rebellions and intrigues at home led him to create more. After the birth of his son in October 1453, Henry VI suffered. a nervous breakdown and, finally, the mentally ill. Therefore, the regent largely lost the support of the population so that their opponents were given new impetus.
A few years before the disease had King Richard, the Duke of York, are increasingly active politically. He wanted to be king. As the grandfather of Henry VI. only occupied the throne of Lancasterlinie had, and Richards claim to the throne to Henry VI. Richard felt was equivalent to the right to ascend the throne of England.
Finally, Richard of York was able to obtain political support and military. Then there was the May 22, 1455 the Battle of St. Albans. Richard of York, killed the Duke of Somerset, an opponent of the king's court. This battle is considered the beginning of the Wars of the Roses.
A few years before the disease had King Richard, the Duke of York, are increasingly active politically. He wanted to be king. As the grandfather of Henry VI. only occupied the throne of Lancasterlinie had, and Richards claim to the throne to Henry VI. Richard felt was equivalent to the right to ascend the throne of England.
Finally, Richard of York was able to obtain political support and military. Then there was the May 22, 1455 the Battle of St. Albans. Richard of York, killed the Duke of Somerset, an opponent of the king's court. This battle is considered the beginning of the Wars of the Roses.
The House of York achieved a partial success
Richard did not attack immediately after the king. He took his time, his claim to the throne raised. Only when his ally, the Earl of Warwick, the ailing King Henry VI. had been able to stop, Richard wanted to be proclaimed by the Parliament as the new king. But parliament is not playing. Richard was negotiating with the captive king with the following result: Henry of York appointed Richard as his successor and heir, instead of his biological son. In addition, Richard was immediately titles and rights of a Prince of Wales. Henry VI. was imprisoned in the Tower of London.
Now came the wife of Henry, Queen Margaret at stake. He took over the leadership of the House of Lancaster. Not two months after its success Richard of York, was killed in battle. Being and the heads of two of his closest followers were presented to the public. The first son Richard, 18 years old, Edward, was the new head of the House of York.
There were several battles, Palm Sunday 1461, finally succeeded Edward, the troops of Margaret and Henry VI. to overcome. The two fled into exile in Scotland. Lancaster's rule was complete, the House of York had won the top initially.
Now came the wife of Henry, Queen Margaret at stake. He took over the leadership of the House of Lancaster. Not two months after its success Richard of York, was killed in battle. Being and the heads of two of his closest followers were presented to the public. The first son Richard, 18 years old, Edward, was the new head of the House of York.
There were several battles, Palm Sunday 1461, finally succeeded Edward, the troops of Margaret and Henry VI. to overcome. The two fled into exile in Scotland. Lancaster's rule was complete, the House of York had won the top initially.
Lancaster turns the tide
However, Lancaster remained in Scotland is not expected. They gathered forces for a counteroffensive to regain the throne. From the year 1470 he was ready. The Earl of Warwick, who had previously supported the House of York, moved to the side of Lancaster, because he had deceived himself about the conduct of King Edward IV and felt humiliated.
The Earl of Warwick instigated a rebellion in the north of England. During the new king could be captured by insurgents. But Edward IV was very popular, so the Earl of Warwick to release and run back to Calais, France had done.
The Earl of Warwick instigated a rebellion in the north of England. During the new king could be captured by insurgents. But Edward IV was very popular, so the Earl of Warwick to release and run back to Calais, France had done.
The king of France is mixed with
In July 1470 the Earl of Warwick tried again, with Queen Margrethe, depose the King Edward IV. Louis IX had. King of France at your side can. Due to the great military power, had Edward IV went voluntarily into exile in Holland. The tide had turned again in favor of the House of Lancaster. On October 13, 1470 was Henry VI. King reappointed.
Edward IV was too small not to give in so easily. In exile in the Netherlands, which also has collected more troops to regain the throne. In May 1471 came to a bloody battle in Twekesbury. Edward was the son of Henry VI. To defeat the important leaders were killed in trials. Queen Margaret was captured and Henry VI. executed. With him went the direct line of the House of Lancaster.
Edward IV was too small not to give in so easily. In exile in the Netherlands, which also has collected more troops to regain the throne. In May 1471 came to a bloody battle in Twekesbury. Edward was the son of Henry VI. To defeat the important leaders were killed in trials. Queen Margaret was captured and Henry VI. executed. With him went the direct line of the House of Lancaster.
A marriage puts an end to war
Edward IV ruled with a strong hand to 1483rd made peace with Louis IX. and noted in England, the aristocracy in place. Cavalry strengthened and promoted urban development. He died after a brief illness, on April 9 1483rd After his death appeared again briefly in disputes.
Eduardo's brother, Richard III., was the successor to the king. However, it was not very popular. This took advantage of Henry Tudor, who wanted to impose as a relative of the Lancaster House right to the throne. In the battle of Bosworth Field was Richard III., and Henry Tudor took the throne as Lancaster in possession. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV of the House of York, and therefore conflicts of the two houses facing end.
Eduardo's brother, Richard III., was the successor to the king. However, it was not very popular. This took advantage of Henry Tudor, who wanted to impose as a relative of the Lancaster House right to the throne. In the battle of Bosworth Field was Richard III., and Henry Tudor took the throne as Lancaster in possession. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV of the House of York, and therefore conflicts of the two houses facing end.
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