Historical person
Historical biography and chronological timeline for John de Vere, based on 27 World History Database records associated with England.
The English army was deployed in three divisions, or "battles". Edward's son, Edward, the Prince of Wales commanded the vanguard with John de Vere, the Earl of Oxford, Thomas de Beauchamp, the Earl of Warwick and Sir John Chandos
Death of John de Vere, executed
Executed for plotting to assassinate Edward IV
Appointed Constable of England
Aids the restoration of Henry VI
Escapes to France after Barnet Field
Escapes to France after the Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Barnet
Commands the Lancastrian right
Imprisoned, 1473-1484
Lands in Essex but quickly leaves after approached by a royalist force
Captures St Michaels Mount but only has a force of 80 men
Imprisoned by the Royalists in Hammes Castle
Restored as 14th Earl of Oxford
Restored to his titles
Lands with Henry Tudor at Milford Haven
Fights for Henry VII at Bosworth
Fights at Bosworth for Henry VII, Henry Tudor
Vere commands an expedition to Picardy
Created 14th Earl of Oxford
Created 15th Earl of Oxford
Created Earl Oxford, 16th
Created Earl of Oxford, 17th
John de Vere dies and the Oxford earldom passes to Edward de Vere
Commands the siege against Cadiz
A Commander in the victory at Turnhout
A Commander in the victory at Nieuport
Helps defend Ostend
Earl · Earl · Constable
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