Proclamation of Edward IV (AQA A-Level History): Quizzes
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On what date was Edward proclaimed King in London in 1461?
On what date was Edward proclaimed King in London in 1461?
4th March
What divine sign appeared at Mortimer's Cross that suggested Edward should be King?
What divine sign appeared at Mortimer's Cross that suggested Edward should be King?
Three suns shining
In what year did Margaret move the royal court to the Midlands, insulting London?
In what year did Margaret move the royal court to the Midlands, insulting London?
1456
How much money did London merchants raise to support the Yorkists?
How much money did London merchants raise to support the Yorkists?
£11,000
Which two nobles supported Richard Duke of York?
Which two nobles supported Richard Duke of York?
Salisbury & Warwick
What did the Yorkists call the Coventry Parliament of 1459?
What did the Yorkists call the Coventry Parliament of 1459?
Parliament of Devils
Who did Lord Rivers secretly marry in 1437, causing scandal?
Who did Lord Rivers secretly marry in 1437, causing scandal?
Jacquetta of Luxembourg
Which three northern castles protected Lancastrian strongholds Edward struggled to secure?
Which three northern castles protected Lancastrian strongholds Edward struggled to secure?
Alnwick, Bamburgh & Dunstanburgh
What strategic location did Warwick control by 1461?
What strategic location did Warwick control by 1461?
Calais
How was Edward described compared to his father Richard Duke of York?
How was Edward described compared to his father Richard Duke of York?
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