in henry the fourth, why is a battle called "the battle of Roses"?

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in henry the fourth, why is a battle called "the battle of Roses"?

2006-11-12 12:52:52 · 3 answers · asked by suicidal_sarcasm 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors

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the different sides of the battle used roses as symbols for their sides

2006-11-12 12:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The War of the Roses was fought between the House of Lancaster (symbol red rose) and the House of York (symbol white rose)

You can still see the signficance of this in sporting badges ie Leeds United FC has/had a stylised white rose, Lancashire CCC still use a red rose (I think)

Henry was a Lancaster (the winners) but cemented peace afterwards by marrying Elizabeth of York

2006-11-13 01:02:05 · answer #2 · answered by Jay R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because thousands of roses were thrown to honor them!

2006-11-12 12:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋