battle of bosworth

Richard III is probably one of England's most infamous kings. Having come to power by usurping his own nephew, he was the last Yorkist King to reign. During the decisive Battle of Bosworth Field, in a great gamble, Richard III personally charged, along with 1,000 horsemen, across the battlefield...

Quick Question: If at the Battle of Bosworth in August 1485, both King Richard III and Henry Tudor were killed, would John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln, declare himself King or back his younger cousin, Edward, 17th Earl of Warwick? Some Background: Lincoln’s claim was through the female line...