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The House of York was a cadet branch of the English royal House of Plantagenet. Three of its members became kings of England in the late 15th century. The House of York descended in the male line from Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, the fourth surviving son of Edward III.
- Extinct
- Richard III of England
- 1385; 638 years ago
- Edmund of Langley
house of York, younger branch of the house of Plantagenet of England. In the 15th century, having overthrown the house of Lancaster, it provided three kings of England—Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III—and, in turn defeated, passed on its claims to the Tudor dynasty.
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The House of York. The house of York were descended from Edmund of Langley, first Duke of York, fourth son of King Edward III. The second Duke of York died at the Battle of Agincourt and had had no children, so the title passed to his nephew, Richard.
house of York, Younger branch of the Plantagenet dynasty, descended from Edward III’s fifth son, Edmund of Langley (1341–1402), 1st duke of York. In the 15th century the Yorkists took the throne from the house of Lancaster; the Yorkist kings were Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III.
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Nov 9, 2009 · The Wars of the Roses were a series of bloody civil wars for the throne of England between two competing royal families: the House of York and the House of Lancaster, both members of the...
Jun 8, 2018 · York, House of the English royal house which ruled England from 1461 ( Edward IV) until the defeat and death of Richard III in 1485, with a short break in 1470–1 (the restoration of Henry VI).
Jan 27, 2022 · One such dynasty is The House of York, which argued that they are the rightful heirs to the English throne. This article will explore their history, and why they believe they have a legitimate claim to power.
