The Lancastrians

The Lancastrians were supporters of the Lancastrian faction during the Wars of the Roses in 15th-century England. This conflict was a civil war between two noble houses, Lancaster and York, vying for the throne. The Lancastrians backed the ruling house of Lancaster, including kings like Henry IV, Henry V, and Henry VI. They fought to maintain their claim and influence, often clashing with the Yorkists who supported the House of York. The conflict ultimately led to shifts in power, with the Lancastrian line temporarily ending after Henry VI's death, but their cause played a key role in shaping England’s history during this tumultuous period.