King Edward III
He had 12 Children and 5 of his Sons grew to adulthood.
His Mom was the French Princess
He nicknamed all his boys after where they were born!
He made arranged marriages for them all with heiresses.
This family was wealthy beyond all belief.
Son #1 Edward the Black Prince
He and his wife were ruling over Aquitaine.
Their two boys were born in France
He died.
His boys were too young to rule the throne.
Nicknamed Edward of Woodstock
Son #3 Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence
Born in Antwerp
He was mostly in Charge of Ireland.
He didn’t like it and move dback to England.
Married and had one little girl.
She was named Philippa.
Lionel went to Milan to get married, but died after the wedding feast.
He might have been poisoned by the father of the bride!
A famous author named Geoffrey Chaucer was once a page in Lionel’s house!
Son #4 John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster
One of the Richest men to ever live.
16th richest man in history.
He had land everywhere. He kept buying it.
He had a boy named Henry Bolingbroke Duke of Hereford.
Son #5 Thomas of Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester
He married Eleanor de Bohun
Earl of Essex from his Father in Law
He was The Earl of Buckingham
Duke of Aumale
Duke of Gloucester
King Richard II Little Richie
Became King at 10 years old.
The government was run by councils.
His uncle John of Gaunt helped him.
Edward The IV
But Edward got the throne back!
He died in 1483
He had two sons
His Son Edward V would be the next king.
But he was only a child.
Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Uncle Richard declared himself regent (temporary ruler)
Just until Edward Reached adulthood to protect the throne.
He declared martial law and put the two boys into a tower for their safety.
King Richard III
Uncle Richard Declared Himself king.
He was the brother in line for the throne.
His rule was troubled by rebellion from his other family.
King Henry VII
He was the 4 Great Grandson of Edward III
He Decided he should be King of England
HE was known as Henry Tudor
Elizabeth of York
HE married The 3-Great Grand daughter of The 4th Son of Edward III
He married Elizabeth of York