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Richard Duke of York’s claim to the crown, 1460

February 4, 2022March 8, 2022 danmoorhouse 0 Comments 1460, Act of Accord, Claim to the throne, King Henry VI, Kingship, Richard Duke of York

In 1460 Richard duke of York put forward a claim to the throne of England. The move was contrary to

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