Wars of roses

Wars of the Roses

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  • May 22, 1455

    Wars of the Roses

    Wars of the Roses
    The first battle of St Albans was the start of Civil in England called the Wars of the Roses
  • Period: May 22, 1455 to May 4, 1471

    Wars of the Roses

  • May 11, 1460

    Constant Clashes

    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
  • Jul 10, 1460

    Battle of Northampton

    The Yorkist army under Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick (the Kingmaker) captured King Henry
  • Oct 11, 1460

    Act of Accord

    Act of Accord
    Richard, Duke of York was named as successor to the throne, disinheriting Henry's six year old son Prince Edward
  • Dec 30, 1460

    Battle of Wakefield

    Battle of Wakefield
    Richard took a strong posistion at Sandal castle and far outnumbered the Castrian army. Unbelievebly Richard left Sandal castle and was defeated by the Lancastrian arny. Richard was killed in the battle. His son, Edward of York, now pressed his claim to the throne of England.
  • Mar 4, 1461

    Edward of York

    Edward of York
    Edward of York was declared King Edward IV in London
  • Jun 11, 1470

    Rebillion Failed

    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
  • Aug 11, 1470

    The French

    The French support on English invaision led by Margaret, Warwick and Clarence
  • Sep 1, 1470

    King Edward IV

    King Edward IV was to flee when Warwick's brother, John Neville changed to the Lancastrian side
  • Oct 3, 1470

    Readeption on Henry IV

    Henry VI was briefly restored to the throne of England
  • Dec 1, 1470

    Prince Edward

    Prince Edward was married to Anne Neville, Warwick's younger daughter
  • Mar 1, 1471

    Invaision Force

    King Edward IV lands with an invasion force in England
  • Apr 14, 1471

    Battle of Barnette

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

    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.
  • Jun 1, 1471

    Imprisoned

    King Henry IV is imprisoned in the Tower of London