War of the Roses

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  • Period: Apr 9, 1455 to Jul 15, 1460

    Clashing of York and Lancaster

    There were constant clashes between the Lancastrian faction of King Henry VI, his wife Margaret of Anjou and the Yorkist forces led by Richard, Duke of York and the Earl of Warwick
  • May 22, 1455

    The First Battle

    The First Battle
    The First Battle of St Albans was the start of the Civil War in England known as the War of the Roses.
  • Jan 1, 1460

    The Battle of Wakefield

    The Battle of Wakefield
    Richard took a strong position at Sandal castle and far out numbered the Lancastrian army. Unbelievably Richard left Sandal castle and was defeated by the Lancastrian army. Richard was killed in the battle. His son, Edward of York, now pressed his claim to the throne of England
  • Jul 10, 1460

    Battle of Northampton

    Battle of Northampton
    The Yorkish army captured King Henry
  • Jan 1, 1470

    Betrayal

    King Edward VI was supposed to flee when Warwick's brother, John Neville changed to the Lancastrian.
  • May 14, 1470

    Alliance

    A rebellion led by Warwick and Clarence failed and they were forced to flee to France where they made an alliance with Margaret of Anjou
  • Apr 14, 1471

    Battle of Barnet

    Battle of Barnet
    King Edward IV wins the battle and Warwick is killed.
  • May 4, 1471

    Battle of Tewkesbury

    Battle of Tewkesbury
    King Edward IV wins a decisive victory and the Lancastrian male line are virtually destroyed. Edward, Prince of Wales was one of those who were killed
  • May 22, 1471

    Death of King Henry VI

    The death of King Henry VI at the Tower of London. The cause of his death is unknown, but he is believed to have been murdered.
  • Jan 1, 1483

    Illness on Easter

    Edward fell ill during Easter 1483. He named his brother Richard, Duke of Gloucester as Protector after his death and entrusted his young sons and little princes, Edward and Richard, to his care
  • Apr 9, 1483

    Death of King Edward IV

    He died at Westminster
  • Jun 16, 1483

    Coronation canceled

    The coronation of Edward V was cancelled
  • Apr 9, 1484

    Edward's Death

    Edward of Middleham, also known as Edward Plantagenet the only son of King Richard III of England died suddenly, cause unknown
  • Aug 22, 1485

    Battle of Bosworth Field

    King Richard III was killed and his supporters defeated at the Battle of Bosworth Field in Leicestershire against Lancastrian forces led by Henry Tudor.
  • Nov 12, 1485

    Ending of the War of the Roses

    Richard was the last king of the Plantagenet family, who had ruled over England for more than three hundred years. Richard's defeat at Bosworth Field by Henry Tudor ended the Plantagenet dynasty and the War of the Roses and heralded the Tudor dynasty