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Henry VI goes insane, country in turmoil. Richard, Duke of York, is elected as temporary ruler.
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Henry recovers, but is incompetent and allows wife Margaret to take control. Margaret is Lancastrian
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Yorkists win and capture Henry VI
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Tough battle for effective control of throne between Richard and Margaret
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Across the country, hundreds of small battles break out between the supporters of both houses
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York comes out on top and gains access to the throne
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Edward IVis declared King.
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Edward IV wins battle of Towton; extremely bloody. End of first wave of battles
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Edward IV is overthrown by Yorkist rebellion and exiled; Henry VI back as king
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Edward returns to overthrow Henry VI, rules as King for 12 years during virtual anarchy.
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Edward dies
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Edward V, Edward VI’s son, is supposed to take the throne, but Richard III steals it after capturing and imprisoning Edward V
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Richard III, a Yorkist, is decisively beaten by Lancastrian forces led by Henry Tudor. End of war.