. The annals of England : an epitome of English history, from co[n]temporary writers, the rolls of Parliament, and other public records. favoured by EdwardIV., received a large share of the Lancas-trian forfeitures, was employed on em-bassies, held the posts of master of themint, captain of Calais, constable of manyother castles, and chamberlain. He was,however, on bad terms with the Woodvilles,although made by the queen guardian ofher son Thomas, and hence he readily joinedwith Richard, duke of Gloucester, against Arms of Lord From some cause which has never been clearly ascert
. The annals of England : an epitome of English history, from co[n]temporary writers, the rolls of Parliament, and other public records. favoured by EdwardIV., received a large share of the Lancas-trian forfeitures, was employed on em-bassies, held the posts of master of themint, captain of Calais, constable of manyother castles, and chamberlain. He was,however, on bad terms with the Woodvilles,although made by the queen guardian ofher son Thomas, and hence he readily joinedwith Richard, duke of Gloucester, against Arms of Lord From some cause which has never been clearly ascertained, Hastings was seized at the council board,by order of the Protector, and immediately beheaded in the Tower,June 13, 1483. He left, by his wife Katherine, the widow of LordEonville, and sister of the earl of Warwick, a son, Edward, whosucceeded him, and became, in right of his wife, Lord Hungerford,and whose son was created by Henry VIII. earl of Huntingdon. f Commonly, but wrongly, called Hawes. g Her brother, Sir Richard Woodville, and her son, the marquisof Dorset, attempted to seize on the Tower, and to raise a fleet, but. EDWARD V. 93 The duke of Gloucester is appointed by a great councilof prelates, nobles, and chief citizens, protector of theking- and kingdom11. The duke of Buckingham is appointed chief justice,chamberlain, seneschal and receiver of Wales, and con-stable of all the kings castles there, May 16*. The protector issues proclamations appointing June22 for the coronation of the young king. Lord Hastings is seized while at the council-board inthe Tower, and beheaded, June 13. The Woodvilleprisoners are executed at Pomfret shortly after. The queen allows the duke of York to leave the Sanc-tuary and join his brother in the- Tower. Ralph Shawk, a preacher, sets forth the Protectors failed ; they remained concealed until Buckinghams rebellion, inwhich they took part. h The day is uncertain : the first public document now known inwhich he is styled Protector is
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