Wars of the Roses

1455

May 22, 1455

The First Battle of St Albans was the start of Civil war in England called the Wars of Roses

1460

Jan 1, 1460

Constant clashes between the Lancastrian faction of King Henry VI, his wife marget of Anjou and the Yorkist forces led by Richard.

King Henry

Jan 1, 1460

King Henry VI again suffered a bout of madness and Richard Duke of York was again appointed Regent of England.

1460

Jan 1, 1460

The battle of Wakefield: Richard took a strong position at Sandal Castle and for out numbered the Lancastrian army.

Battle of Northhampton

Jul 10, 1460

Battle of Northampton. The Yorkist army under Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick captured King Henry.

1460

Oct 1, 1460

The act of accord Richard, Duke of York was named as succerssor to the throne, disinheriting Henry's six year old so Prince Edward.

March 4

Mar 4, 1461

Edward of York was declaredKing Edward IV in London.

1470

Jan 1, 1470

The French support an English invasion led by Margaret, Warwick and Clarence.

1470

Jan 1, 1470

King Edward IV was forced to flee when Warwick's brother, John Neville changed to the Lancastrian side.

French

Jan 1, 1470

The French Support an English Invasion led by Margaret, Warwick and Clarence.

1470

Jan 1, 1470

A rebellion led by Warwick and Clarence failed and they were forced to flee France where they made an Alliance with Margeret of Anjou.

King Edward

Mar 1, 1470

King Edward IW was forced to flee when Warwicks brother, John Neville changed to the Lancastrian side.

October 3

Oct 3, 1470

Readeption of Henry VI was briefly restored to the throne of England.

1470

Dec 1, 1470

Prince Edward was married to Anne Neville, Warwick's younger Daughter.

March

Mar 1, 1471

King Edward IV lands with an invasion force in England.

1471

Apr 14, 1471

King Edward IV wins the battle and Warwick is killed.