She-Wolf
Session Title
Additional Abstracts
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
History
Faculty Mentor
Gregory Bell, Ph.D.
Abstract
Margaret of Anjou was queen consort of King Henry VI of England and a leader of the Lancastrians during the infamous Wars of the Roses between the houses of York and Lancaster. Queen Margaret was strong-willed and ambitious, although she led an unsuccessful attempt at obtaining the crown for her son, Prince Edward. Her arranged marriage to Henry VI was intended to create a truce in the Hundred Years’ War between her homeland, France, and England. As queen, Margaret proved to be a formidable adversary for those who opposed her. But, just how much of an impact did Queen Margaret, otherwise known as the “She-Wolf” have on the Wars of the Roses? Due to her marriage to the inept and mentally unbalanced King Henry VI, she became a key figure in the King’s court, and at times ruled with her husband acting as a figurehead only. Margaret was opposed by Richard, Duke of York, but raised armies and formed alliances. Overall, Queen Margaret was a fierce Queen that did everything in her power to secure her son’s place on the throne. Though she failed, Queen Margaret certainly played a key role and had significant impact on the Wars of the Roses.
Course Assignment
HIST 590 - Bell
She-Wolf
Margaret of Anjou was queen consort of King Henry VI of England and a leader of the Lancastrians during the infamous Wars of the Roses between the houses of York and Lancaster. Queen Margaret was strong-willed and ambitious, although she led an unsuccessful attempt at obtaining the crown for her son, Prince Edward. Her arranged marriage to Henry VI was intended to create a truce in the Hundred Years’ War between her homeland, France, and England. As queen, Margaret proved to be a formidable adversary for those who opposed her. But, just how much of an impact did Queen Margaret, otherwise known as the “She-Wolf” have on the Wars of the Roses? Due to her marriage to the inept and mentally unbalanced King Henry VI, she became a key figure in the King’s court, and at times ruled with her husband acting as a figurehead only. Margaret was opposed by Richard, Duke of York, but raised armies and formed alliances. Overall, Queen Margaret was a fierce Queen that did everything in her power to secure her son’s place on the throne. Though she failed, Queen Margaret certainly played a key role and had significant impact on the Wars of the Roses.
