Richard York, 3rdOctober 1460
Returns from Ireland & declares imself heir to the King
England · Warfare / Wars of the Roses. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Returns from Ireland & declares imself heir to the King
Appointed Heir apparent & Protector by Parliament
Wins the battle, enters London & is accepted as King in Westminster Hall, 4th March
Organises a parade in St Johns Fields where the newly crowned King is acclaimed
This record states: Edward turns his attention to consolidating his rule over the country, winning over the people and putting down the rebellions raised by the few remaining Lancastrian diehards.
This record states: He knighted several of his supporters and elevated several of his gentry supporters to the peerage; Fauconberg was made the Earl of Kent.
This record states: The Battle of Towton Moor put an end (for the time being) to disputes over the countrys state of leadership since the Act of Accord.
This record states: The English people were assured that there was now one King.
Rewarded with the Earl of Warwicks lands by Edward IV
Edward IV dies; Edward V is deposed and the two young princes later disappear from public view.
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