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2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499

Margaret of Burgundy and the Yorkist Pretenders

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Recall questions on the support given to pretenders from Burgundy and on the claim of Edward, Earl of Warwick.

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Key term

From where did Margaret of Burgundy provide support to Yorkist pretenders?

Key term

When did Henry VII begin imprisoning the Earl of Warwick?

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Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    Who was Margaret of Burgundy and why was she significant to Yorkist plots?

    Model answer

    She was the sister of Edward IV and Richard III who actively supported Yorkist pretenders against Henry VII from her position in the Burgundian court.

  2. 2

    From where did Margaret of Burgundy provide support to Yorkist pretenders?

    Model answer

    From the Burgundian court.

  3. 3

    Who was Edward, Earl of Warwick's father?

    Model answer

    George, Duke of Clarence.

  4. 4

    Why did Edward, Earl of Warwick have a strong claim to the throne?

    Model answer

    He was a male heir of the House of York, being the son of George, Duke of Clarence.

  5. 5

    Where did Henry VII imprison the Earl of Warwick and why?

    Model answer

    In the Tower of London, to neutralise his potential as a Yorkist figurehead.

  6. 6

    When did Henry VII begin imprisoning the Earl of Warwick?

    Model answer

    From the beginning of his reign.

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