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| (-1489) Henry Percy, the Earl of Northumberland, was the Commissioner of Array for the East Ridings (Yorkshire), a position responsible for mustering the troops in support of the king. He was not happy with Richard's actions and he also resented his troops' loyalty to the king. Because of this he was very slow in preparing his men and so Richard's reserves lagged behind. His lateness and inactivity on the battlefield of Bosworth requires special attention. Some years later the Earl was murdered during a tax revolt by some northerners out of revenge for his betrayal of Richard at Bosworth. |
