Peerage1461
After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent
Historical person
William Neville Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Neville, based on 5 World History Database records associated with England.
5 records1461–14612 events1 places
Chronological biography
1461
Peerage1461
After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent
Battle of Towton Moor29 March 1461
He was quick to adapt to new situations; among his previous achievements were the administration of Calais, leading several piracy expeditions, and the command of the vanguard at the Battle of Northampton
Battle of Towton Moor29 March 1461
The Yorkist leader Lord Fauconberg orders his archers to take advantage of the strong wind to outrange their enemies. The one-sided missile exchange, with Lancastrian arrows falling short of the Yorkist ranks, provoked the Lancastrians into abandoning their defensive positions.
Battle of Towton Moor29 March 1461
Warwick placed great value on his uncle, William Nevillle, a veteran of the Anglo-French wars, esteemed by his peers in military affairs.
Titles and roles
Earl
Record provenance
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