History, Unit 1- Faction Rivalry Under Richard III

Richard III's reign has sometimes been described as insecure due to many factional rivalries.

Factions:

• Gloucesters
• Woodvilles
• Nobles

Gloucesters and Woodvilles

Richard and many of his followers did not get on well with Elizabeth Woodville, EDward IV's wife. (Edward IV was RIchard's brother. Richard thought that she had too much power and influence- she and her children were all that stood in the way…