The War of the Barons - Timeline Flashcards

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The Battle of Blore Heath

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29th September 1459

Sailsbury defeats Audley and Dudley

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The rout at Ludford

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13 October 1459

Yorkist leaders desert and flee to Ireland (york) and Calais (the Neville’s)

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26th June 1460

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the landing of the Yorkist from Calais at sandwich

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The Battle of Northampton

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10th July 1460

Warwick defeats L + captures Henry

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When did York lay claim to the throne + When was the Act of Accord?

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→ 8th Sept = York lays claim to the throne but is not supported
→ 16th October = York forced to submit a written case → impasse
→ 25th October = Act of Accord

Created Lord Protector and heir to Henry VI in the act of Accord

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The Battle of Wakefield

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30th December 1460
death of York and Salisbury

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The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross

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2nd February 1461
Edward defeats Lancastrians

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Second Battle of St.Albans

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17th February 1461

Magaret defeats Warwick

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Edward IV’s reign commences

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4th March 1461

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The Battle of Towton

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29th March 1461

Decisive Yorkist victory

Lancastrian defeat

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