Warwick's betrayal

Cards (7)

  • Warwick had been Edward's key supporter helping him come to the throne. he was then rewarded with lands and titles
  • Warwick was Captain of Calais, constable of Dover Castle and warden of the East and West Marches of Scotlan. But it wasn't enough and he wanted more power
  • Warwick had the Earl of Pembroke killed at Edgecote in 1469 as they both wanted control of Wales
  • Warwick went to Calais while Edward was distracted by the north
  • Warwick married Clarence with his daughter even though Edward forbidden it
  • Warwick complained about financial shortcomings and the lawlessness un there realm to turn people against Edward.Warwick returned and raised a army and took revenge on the Woodvilles
  • once Warwick took Edward prisoner he realised the nobility wouldn't take orderes from him but he knew they would form Henry