The future that never was
The future that never was
2004-02-01 10:58:27
So who did Richard view as his heir?
First, Edward of Middleham until he died in '84.
Second, any children by a future marriage (putative wives from Spain, Portugal and Byzantium have been suggested).
Third, Lincoln, an adult capable of succeeding immediately.
Fourth, Warwick who was 18 in '93. Clarence's attainder could easily be reversed (those who held Edward IV to be illegitimate would have believed the attainder unfair). Tudor evidently regarded Warwick as a threat.
First, Edward of Middleham until he died in '84.
Second, any children by a future marriage (putative wives from Spain, Portugal and Byzantium have been suggested).
Third, Lincoln, an adult capable of succeeding immediately.
Fourth, Warwick who was 18 in '93. Clarence's attainder could easily be reversed (those who held Edward IV to be illegitimate would have believed the attainder unfair). Tudor evidently regarded Warwick as a threat.
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