the following years York, slighted over his previous treatment and seeing the collapse of English France under Somerset's tenure as damaging to his honor, would tirelessly lobby for Somerset's removal from power, accusing him of incompetence and embezzlement. Their feud was a crucial factor in the escalation of tensions that led to the Wars of the Roses. Citations References 1444 in England 1440s in France 1440s treaties England–France relations France–United Kingdom relations Treaty Marriage, unions and partnerships in England Treaties of medieval England Treaties of the Kingdom of France