lancastrian line
Definition
Noun: - The English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461; its emblem was a red rose. This term refers specifically to the line of English monarchs descended from John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, beginning with Henry IV and ending with Henry VI. It is most famous for its rivalry with the Yorkist line (whose emblem was a white rose) in the Wars of the Roses.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Lancastrian line was established when Henry IV seized the throne from Richard II.
- With the death of Henry VI, the direct Lancastrian line came to an end.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in historical discourse to discuss the monarchy, succession, and the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487).
- The conflict between the Lancastrian line and the Yorkist line shaped 15th-century English politics.
Variants and Related Words
- Lancastrian (adjective/noun): Pertaining to the House of Lancaster or its supporters; a person from Lancashire or a supporter of the Lancastrian cause.
- The Lancastrian forces were defeated at the Battle of Towton.
- House of Lancaster: A synonymous term for the Lancastrian line.
- Red Rose of Lancaster: The heraldic emblem of the house.
Synonyms
- House of Lancaster: The royal dynasty.
- The Red Rose line: A descriptive synonym referencing its symbol.
Related Phrases
- Lancastrian claim (to the throne): The assertion of right to rule by this royal house.
- Henry Tudor advanced his Lancastrian claim through his mother's line.
Noun
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the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461; its emblem was a red rose
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