Which notable figure did Richard oppose due to a territorial dispute?
Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset
Edward IV
George, Duke of Clarence
Richard III
Answer
Edmund Beaufort, the Duke of Somerset, faced opposition from Richard, Duke of York, over territorial disputes. These conflicts arose due to Richard's claim to the English throne, which challenged Somerset's authority and influence. The rivalry between the two noblemen contributed to the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that engulfed England in the 15th century.
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