The War of Roses

By IanKupitz
  • Jan 1, 1399

    Lancasters Gain Control

    Lancasters Gain Control
    King Richard II was replaced by his uncle Henry IV, his uncle. Beginning the Lancaster dominance within England.
  • Mar 7, 1442

    The Boy King

    The Boy King
    Henry V died during a military campaign leaving a baby king Henry the VI in control of England.
  • Apr 23, 1445

    Queen Margaret of Anjou

    Queen Margaret of Anjou
    The Lancasters gained French support by having King Henry VI marry Margaret f Anjou. Margaret was ambitious and depised oposition. She wanted to get rid of Henry's advisor ,Richard of York. Who she would send to Ireland.
  • Oct 20, 1445

    Richard of York Returns

    Richard of York Returns
    Richard, Duke of York, returns with an army to arrest Summerset and reorganize the English court. By doing so he became Protector of the Realm.
  • May 22, 1455

    The War Begins

    The War Begins
    The Margaret Party forced Yorksmen to defend themselves at the battle of St. Albans. Yorksmen won the battle caausing a set back in Margaret's plans.
    http://www.britannica.com/event/Wars-of-the-Roses
  • Period: May 22, 1455 to Jun 16, 1485

    War of Roses

    A war for the throne of England between Lancaster (Red Rose) & York (White Rose).
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjO55pKuBo4
  • Nov 1, 1459

    Richard's Defeat

    Richard's Defeat
    After Henry recovered from a mental breakdown he had Richard removed and Margaret reinstalled. Margaret's army confronted Richard's army at the Battle of Ludford Bridge. Yorkish forces were scattered and Margaret decreed all Yorks be exicuted.
  • Mar 4, 1461

    York Fights Back!

    York Fights Back!
    Richard's son, Edward IV, claimed the throne. After a successful campaign against the Lancasters, he was King of England. Margaret flees the country.
  • Aug 22, 1485

    Richard III claims the Crown

    Richard III claims the Crown
    Richard III takes the crown from his elders sons. Richard's newphews disappear and Richard continues his reign.
  • Dec 25, 1485

    Old Blood Returns

    Old Blood Returns
    Henry Tudor, offspring of the Duke of Lancaster, sails across the narrow sea with a french army. To create a peace between Lancaster and York he planned to married a York.
  • Mar 7, 1486

    The War Ends

    The War Ends
    Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York get married. Joining House Lancaster and House York. Ending the feud between the families, soforth ending the War of Roses.