Richard III: The Crisis of 1483, Protecter?
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- Created on: 27-03-14 17:55
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- The crisis of 1483: Protecter?
- The crisis emerged partly because Edward V was just twelve years old.
- If Edward V was just four years older he could have ruled independantly of any guardians.
- Five years older and everyone would have agreed the need for a protector in the shape of the King's closest male relative. In this case, it would be Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
- At twelve, Edward V was between the two.
- Elizabeth Woodville put forward that Edward V was an 'intelligent child' who could rule through a council of nobles
- On the other hand, Lord Hastings (one of Edward IV's most powerful councillors) claimed that the minority council should be established under Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
- Lord Hastings said Richard, Duke of Gloucester should be king and not the Queen.
- On the other hand, Lord Hastings (one of Edward IV's most powerful councillors) claimed that the minority council should be established under Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
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