On the English mainland, the Lancastrians were quick to exploit the Yorkist flight; the Earl of Wiltshire was appointed Lieutenant of Ireland and Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of Somerset became Captain of Calais.
The Lancastrians were quick to exploit the Yorkist flight. This was on the English mainland. The Earl of Wiltshire was appointed Lieutenant of Ireland and Henry Beaufort.3rd Duke of Somerset became Captain of Calais.