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Jack Cade Biography and Timeline

Follow Jack Cade through 5 dated historical records for England.

Jack Cade, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1450–1450Years on this page

1450

Siege of London

London · Warfare / Military

The siege forces Henry VI to send out his emissaries to negotiate with the rebels

Battle of Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks · Warfare / Military

Leads a rebellion in Kent & East Sussex against the mis-Government of Henry VI. Defeats Henry VIs troops at Sevenoaks

Siege of London

London · Warfare / Military

Cades forces enter London & Henry VIs adviser Lord Say is executed

Siege of London

London · Warfare / Military

The rebels are dispersed after a general amnesty. The rebellion collapses after a Royal Pardon is granted for the rebels. Defeated at London Bridge due to the rebels indiscipline. Cade calls for the appointment of the Duke of York in Government. 3000 rebels are dispersed after a general amnesty. 3,000 are dispersed as Cade calls for inclusion of the Duke of York in Government

Siege of London

London · Warfare / Military

Cade is mortally wounded resisting capture at Heathfield

Records, sources and methodology

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