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Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York

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Richard Plantagenet Duke of York game quiz
"I started loving the Wars of the Roses (1455-1485) after I read Shakespeare's historical plays, "Henry VI" (Parts I-III) and "Richard III". The history behind it is really awesome. Have fun!"

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1. What title did Richard Plantagenet's father have? Also named Richard Plantagenet, he was executed under Henry V for trying to replace him with Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March.
    Earl of Pembrokeshire.
    Duke of Gloucester
    Earl of Cambridge
    Duke of Clarence


2. The Duke of York had four sons by his wife, Cecily Neville - although some sources claim that the oldest one was the result of an affair that Cecily had. How many of these sons were to become kings of England?
    One
    Two
    None
    Three


3. Cecily Neville - whether she cheated on her husband or not - was a powerful tool in the House of York's fight against the Lancastrians, through her powerful family connections. One of her family members became known as the "Kingmaker" to posterity. Who was he?
    The Earl of Warwick
    The Earl of Suffolk
    The Duke of Salisbury
    The Cardinal Beaufort


4. What colour was the rose that represented the House of York?
    Pink
    White
    Red
    Yellow


5. York won this famous battle in 1455.
    Bosworth
    Tewkesbury
    St. Albans
    Barnet


6. Both Richard, Duke of York, and his son, Edmund, Earl of Rutland, were killed in this battle.
    Calais
    Northampton
    London
    Wakefield


7. According to tradition, as well as several other sources, and also Shakespeare's plays, what happened to York's head after he was killed?
    It was stolen by his lover and carried to France.
    It was left to rot.
    It was walled inside the Tower of London, where it is still found today.
    It was crowned with a paper crown and put on the walls of York.


8. When did the Duke of York die?
    1471
    1455
    1460
    1461


9. Where is Richard buried?
    Winchester
    Fotheringhay
    Westminster
    St. David's


10. Richard was ultimately made a saint by the Anglican Church.
    True
    False


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