The Fall of the Lancasters (Henry VI)

The House of LANCASTER fell during the 2nd BATTLE of ST. ALBANS:

• The political struggle for CONTROL for the King & the royal govt, led to an OUTRIGHT WAR of POSSESSION of the CROWN.
• 1455: Richard, Duke of YORK, was SUPPORTED by the NEVILLE EARLS of SALISBURY & WARWICK & LED them into rebellion AGAINST HENRY VI.
  • They wanted to DESTRUCT SOMERSET
  • ELIMINATE Margaret's influence
  • CONTROL the King
• However, York did NOT INTEND to take the Crown.
• York was DETERMINED to be the King's CHIEF COUNCILLOR (to be the power behind the throne).

HOWEVER:

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