Grey Opens Northampton Defences
Edmund Grey, Lord Grey of Ruthyn, changed sides during the Battle of Northampton, opening access through the Lancastrian defences to Warwick's attacking force.
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Battle of Northampton
The 1460 engagement in which Henry VI was captured.
4 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1460–1460. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1460
Henry Captured at Northampton
Henry VI fell into Yorkist custody after Warwick's forces overran the royal position at the Battle of Northampton.
Warwick Storms Royal Camp at Northampton
The Earl of Warwick led the successful Yorkist attack on Henry VI's defended camp at Northampton, breaking the Lancastrian position.
Warwick Takes King at Northampton
Warwick's Yorkist army captured Henry VI after defeating the royal force at the Battle of Northampton.