Buckingham Wounded in Saint Albans Fighting
Humphrey Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, was wounded while accompanying Henry VI's forces during the Yorkist victory at St Albans.
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First Battle of St Albans
The opening fighting at St Albans in May 1455.
13 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1455–1455. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1455
Buckingham Wounded with Royal Entourage
Humphrey Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, accompanied Henry VI at St Albans and sustained wounds during the fighting that ended in Yorkist victory.
Henry Raises Standard at Saint Albans
Henry VI's party prepared to resist the approaching Yorkists at St Albans, where the royal standard marked the king's presence during the confrontation.
Henry Receives Yorkist Demands
Henry VI received demands from the Duke of York's supporters before fighting broke out at St Albans; attempts to reach an agreement failed.
Northumberland Dies at First Saint Albans
Henry Percy, second Earl of Northumberland, was killed fighting on the Lancastrian side at the First Battle of St Albans.
Somerset Falls Defending Royal Court
The Duke of Somerset, Edmund Beaufort, fought for Henry VI and died in the streets of St Albans during the Yorkist victory; he was not captured and later executed.
Somerset Killed at Saint Albans
Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, was killed during the Yorkist attack at the First Battle of St Albans, removing a leading enemy of Richard of York.
Somerset Remains in Royal Camp
Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, stayed with the king's party at St Albans and was killed when Yorkist troops broke through the Lancastrian defences.
Stonor Witnesses Saint Albans Fighting
William Stonor was among the contemporaries who witnessed the unrest surrounding the battle at St Albans, an early armed clash between Yorkist and Lancastrian factions.
Warwick Helps Win First Saint Albans
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, helped the Duke of York defeat the Lancastrian royal force in the streets of St Albans.
Warwick Leads Street Assault at Saint Albans
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, helped Yorkist soldiers penetrate the town's defences and strike the Lancastrian force at St Albans.
Wenlock Serves During Opening Dynastic Battle
John Wenlock was a military figure active during the opening phase of the Wars of the Roses, when the Yorkists defeated Henry VI's followers at St Albans.
York Captures King After Saint Albans
Richard, Duke of York, defeated Henry VI's supporters at St Albans, took the wounded king into his custody and escorted him to London.