house of york (Meaning)

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house of york (n)

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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The House of York was a prominent noble family in England during the 15th century.
The War of the Roses was a series of dynastic conflicts between the House of York and the House of Lancaster.
Edward IV, a member of the House of York, became king of England after defeating the Lancastrian king Henry VI at the Battle of Towton.
The House of York's reign was characterized by political instability and economic crisis.
Richard III, the last Yorkist king, was overthrown by the Tudor usurper Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
The House of York's claim to the throne was based on their descent from Edward III.
The symbol of the House of York was a white rose, while the symbol of the House of Lancaster was a red rose.
The House of York had a strong following in the north of England, while the House of Lancaster had a strong following in the south.
The House of York's victories at the Battles of Towton and Barnet proved to be decisive moments in the War of the Roses.
The House of York's downfall was due in part to the treachery of their allies and the disloyalty of their own supporters.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The House of York was a prominent noble family in England during the 15th century.

The War of the Roses was a series of dynastic conflicts between the House of York and the House of Lancaster.

Edward IV, a member of the House of York, became king of England after defeating the Lancastrian king Henry VI at the Battle of Towton.

The House of York's reign was characterized by political instability and economic crisis.