The Battles Of The Wars of The Roses

The Wars of the Roses saw numerous battles fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster, including the Battle of St. Albans, Battle of Towton, and Battle of Bosworth Field. Here's a more detailed look at some key battles:

• First Battle of St. Albans (1455): This battle, fought on May 22, 1455, marked the beginning of the Wars of the Roses, with the Yorkist forces led by the Duke of York defeating the Lancastrian army.
  
• Battle of Towton (1461): This was a decisive Yorkist victory, with the Yorkist army led by Edward IV defeating the Lancastrian forces.
• Battle of Bosworth Field (1485): This battle, fought on August 22, 1485, saw the death of King Richard III and the rise of the Tudor dynasty to the throne, effectively ending the Wars of the Roses.
• Battle of Barnet (1471): A Yorkist victory that saw the death of the Earl of Northumberland.
• Battle of Tewkesbury (1471): Another Yorkist victory, resulting in the capture and execution of Henry VI.
• Battle of Wakefield (1460): A Lancastrian victory where the Duke of York was killed.
• Battle of Mortimer's Cross (1461): A Yorkist victory that saw the death of the Earl of Pembroke.
• Second Battle of St. Albans (1461): A Lancastrian victory that saw the death of the Earl of Salisbury.
• Battle of Blore Heath (1459): A Yorkist victory that saw the death of the Earl of Northumberland.
• Rout of Ludford Bridge (1459): A Lancastrian victory that saw the death of the Earl of Devon.
• Battle of Northampton (1460): A Yorkist victory that saw the capture of Henry VI.

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Another Timeline

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The Richard III Society

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Richard III lived from 1452 to 1485 which spanned virtually all of the series of conflicts known as the Wars of the Roses, hence the title of this website.

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The Battles Of The Wars Of Roses

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