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Battle of Mortimer’s Cross

The Yorkist victory associated with Edward IV’s rise.

3 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1461–1461. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.

1461

2 February 1461

Edward Wins at Mortimers Cross

Plantagenet, Edward · England · Mortimers Cross

Edward, Earl of March, defeated the Lancastrian forces under Jasper Tudor at Mortimer's Cross and later advanced his claim to the English throne.

2 February 1461

Jasper Tudor Defeated at Mortimers Cross

Tudor, Jasper · England · Mortimers Cross

Jasper Tudor's Lancastrian force was defeated by Edward, Earl of March, at Mortimer's Cross, weakening Lancastrian control in the Welsh Marches.

2 February 1461

Owen Tudor Captured After Mortimers Cross

Tudor, Owen · Wales · Mortimers Cross

Owen Tudor, a supporter of his son Jasper's Lancastrian cause, was captured after Edward of March's victory at Mortimer's Cross.