Follow John de Vere through 27 dated historical records for England.
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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
Role range: 1337-1453
Death of John de Vere, executed
Executed for plotting to assassinate Edward IV
Appointed Constable of England
Aids the restoration of Henry VI
Commands the Lancastrian right
Escapes to France after the Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Barnet
Escapes to France after Barnet Field
Lands in Essex but quickly leaves after approached by a royalist force
Role range: 1455-1485
Captures St Michaels Mount but only has a force of 80 men
Role range: 1455-1485
Imprisoned by the Royalists in Hammes Castle
Imprisoned, 1473-1484
Lands with Henry Tudor at Milford Haven
Role range: 1455-1485
Fights for Henry VII at Bosworth
Fights at Bosworth for Henry VII, Henry Tudor
Role range: 1455-1485
Restored to his titles
Restored as 14th Earl of Oxford
Vere commands an expedition to Picardy
Created 14th Earl of Oxford
Created 15th Earl of Oxford
Created Earl Oxford, 16th
John de Vere dies and the Oxford earldom passes to Edward de Vere
Role range: 1516-1562
Created Earl of Oxford, 17th
Commands the siege against Cadiz
A Commander in the victory at Turnhout
A Commander in the victory at Nieuport
Helps defend Ostend
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