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Factional rivalries: Warwick ‘the Kingmaker’; attempts to restore Henry VI; Margaret of Anjou; Edward, Prince of Wales.

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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471

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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471

Aqa A Level History2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499

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Factional rivalries: Warwick ‘the Kingmaker’; attempts to restore Henry VI; Margaret of Anjou; Edward, Prince of Wales

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Who was known as 'the Kingmaker' during the Wars of the Roses?

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Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick, was known as 'the Kingmaker' due to his significant role in the political machinations of the Wars of the Roses, particularly in supporting Edward IV's rise to the throne.

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  • Yorkists: The faction in the Wars of the Roses that supported the claim of the House of York to the English throne, opposing the Lancastrians.
  • Lancastrians: The faction in the Wars of the Roses that supported the claim of the House of Lancaster to the English throne, led by Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou.

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Confusing key figures: Clarify the distinct roles: Edward IV was the king, while Richard Neville was a powerful noble known as 'the Kingmaker' who played a crucial role in his rise.

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