John Wenlock Wenlock, 1st7 May 1471
The Lancastrians suffered a crushing defeat, and Wenlock died on the battlefield. He was allegedly killed by his own commander, the Duke of Somerset, who blamed Wenlocks indecisiveness for the defeat
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The Lancastrians suffered a crushing defeat, and Wenlock died on the battlefield. He was allegedly killed by his own commander, the Duke of Somerset, who blamed Wenlocks indecisiveness for the defeat
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