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Who was Richard of York's main rival at court?

  • Edmund Beaufort

  • William Hastings

  • Richard Neville

  • Henry Percy

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Edmund Beaufort, the Duke of Somerset, was Richard of York's primary adversary at court. Beaufort held significant influence as a close advisor to King Henry VI and was a leading figure in the Lancastrian faction. His rivalry with York stemmed from their opposing political views and ambitions, with Beaufort supporting the Lancastrian dynasty while York sought to claim the throne for himself.
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