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
- The Earl of Warwick was a powerful English statesman during the War of the Roses.
- Warwick allied with the house of York and played a key role in securing the throne for Edward IV.
- As tensions rose between Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick, the latter switched his allegiance to the house of Lancaster.
- Warwick was instrumental in securing the throne for Henry VI but ultimately failed to consolidate his power.
- Warwick's power struggles ultimately led to his downfall as he faced opposition from both the house of York and the house of Lancaster.