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House of plantagenet
1154 – 1485
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The Plantagenets were one of the richest and most influential families in the whole of Europe during the Middle Ages. They ruled most of France and all of England from 1154 to 1485.
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The House of Plantagenet ruled England after the reign of the Normans from 1154, their reign came to an end at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 in which the Yorkist king Richard III was killed, they were succeeded by the Tudor Dynasty.
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From 1399 – 1461 a cadet breakaway branch of the Royal house of Planetagenent ruled England called the House of Lancaster. (Red Rose)
From 1461 – 1485 another breakaway cadet branch of the Royal house of Plantagents was formed called the House of York. (White Rose)
What Does Cadet Branch Mean?
This term is used to describe a rulers younger sons who were called (cadets) So basically these breakaway family members started a family fued over control of the Plantagenet kingdom.
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Where The Plantagenets Good Rulers?
Plantagenet Rule *Good
Creation and signing of the Magna Carta one the the most important documents in English history
Introduced a sophisticated justice system
Creation of a distinct English national identity
Creation of the English language as the primary language
Plantagenet Rule *Bad
The Plantagenets Started the 100 years war with France
Plantagenets were defeated in the Hundred Years’ war with France
During their reign there were economic and political problems that led to social unrest and many Revolts
High taxation was introduced throughout the Kingdom
Freedom was restricted during their reign *This led to the creation of the Magna Carta
The Plantagenents were very powerful rulers and there were many major events during their rule, they had good and bad points during their 331 year reign.
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Who was the First Plantagenet King?
Henry II was the First Plantagenet King on the English throne from 1154.
Who was the Last Plantagenet King?
Richard III was the last Plantagenet king (House of York) – he was killed in the Battle of Bosworth.
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End of the Plantagenet Rule
The warring factions of the Plantagenet Cadet brances of the House of York and Lancaster for overall control led to a 10 year war called the War of the Roses in which there were many battles across England.
Why was it called the War of the Roses?
The House of York was represented by a white rose the House of Lancaster a red rose, this led to the term ‘war of the Roses’.
Who Won the War of the Roses?
The War of the Roses led to the destruction of both houses and the plantagenent dyynasty, the last plantagenet ruler Richard III was killed during the battle of Bosworth in 1485.
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What happened Next?
The end of the Plantagenet dynasty created a new dysnasty called the Tudors
