Siege of London13 June 1450
The siege forces Henry VI to send out his emissaries to negotiate with the rebels
Historical person
Jack Cade Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jack Cade, based on 5 World History Database records associated with England.
5 records1450–14502 events2 places
Chronological biography
1450
Battle of Sevenoaks18 June 1450
Leads a rebellion in Kent & East Sussex against the mis-Government of Henry VI. Defeats Henry VIs troops at Sevenoaks
Siege of London2 July 1450
Cades forces enter London & Henry VIs adviser Lord Say is executed
Siege of London5 July 1450
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 London12 July 1450
Cade is mortally wounded resisting capture at Heathfield
Record provenance
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