Earl Of Warwick (Noun)
Meaning
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick, played a significant role in the power struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses.
- He is often referred to as the 'Kingmaker', a nickname earned for his ability to secure the throne for both Edward IV and Henry VI during the Wars of the Roses.
- Warwick was originally aligned with the Earl of March but chose instead to serve Edward as his choice for the Earl of Warwick's military prowess was still greatly needed.
- Following the marriage between Edward and Elizabeth Woodville without consulting with the Earl of Warwick his friendship with the King eroded and he eventually fell out with Edward and would ultimately defect to the cause of the Lancastrians.
- The final battle the Earl of Warwick would fight in was the Battle of Barnet, a Yorkist victory where in he was killed.