Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester styled himself the son, brother and uncle of kings. His father was Henry IV, his brother was Henry V and his nephew was Henry VI. When Humphrey died on this day in 1447, it was the culmination of a worrying series of events.
I think there's a strong argument for considering this date as a contender for the start date of the Wars of the Roses. Why? Find out...
You can read more about the circumstances around Humphrey's death in my biography of Richard, Duke of York: amzn.to/2SSnytw
Негізгі бет On This Day 23 February 1447 The Death of Humphrey Duke of Gloucester
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