Richard Neville Biography

Warwick benefited from Edward's rule after the Battle of Towton Moor. He received parts of Northumberlands and Clifford's holdings, and was made "the King's Lieutenant in the North and Admiral of England."

Warwick benefited from Edward's rule after the Battle of Towton Moor. He received parts of Northumberlands and Clifford's holdings, and was made "the King's Lieutenant in the North and Admiral of England."

Warwick proclaimed the young Yorkist leader as King Edward IV. The proclamation gained greater acceptance than Richard of York's earlier claim, as several nobles previously opposed to letting Edward's father ascend the throne viewed the Lancastrian actions as a betrayal of the legally established Accord

They were rebuilding the bridge when they were attacked and routed by a small band of Lancastrians, consisting of approximately 500 men led by Lord Clifford

Warwick's group moved to the west of the main body, through the English Midlands, gathering men as they went. On 28 March, the leading elements of the Yorkist army came upon the remains of the crossing in Ferrybridge that spanned the River Aire.

Warwick's uncle, Lord Fauconberg, led a group to clear the way to York for the main body, which was led by Edward. The Duke of Norfolk was sent east to raise forces and rejoin Edward before the battle.