January 1461MobilizationHenry Beaufort Somerset, 2nd
Queen Margaret & Somerset march southwards from York
Historical records for England in 1461, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Queen Margaret & Somerset march southwards from York
Queen Margaret & Somerset march southwards from York
The Queens border soldiers sack Huntingdon
The Queens border soldiers sack Melbourne
The Queens border soldiers sack Royston
Wins the battle, enters London & is accepted as King in Westminster Hall, 4th March. Takes up the Yorkist claim & is supported by the Earl of Warwick
Edward wins the Battle of Mortimers Cross enters London & is proclaimed Edward IV
Fights for his step brother Henry VI against the Yorkists but defeated
Fights for Henry VI against the Yorkists
Wins the battle, enters London & is accepted as King in Westminster Hall, 4th March
Wins the battle, enters London & is accepted as King in Westminster Hall, 4th March
Captured by the Lancastrians at the Battle of St Albans & held at York
Helps defeat the Yorkists
Escapes from the field of Battle & rejoins his wife & the Lancastrian forces
Defeats the Yorkists but fails to take advantage of the victory & capture London
Captured by the Lancastrians & held at York
Defeated intercepting Queen Margarets troops advancing towards London
Against good advice decides not to take London & marches his Army north instead
Warwick proclaimed the young Yorkist leader as King Edward IV. The proclamation gained greater acceptance than Richard of York's earlier claim, as several nobles previously opposed to letting Edward's father ascend the throne viewed the Lancastrian actions as a betrayal of the legally established Accord
Crowned King after the Battle of Towton & founds the House of York, 1461-85
Succeeds as King of England. Declared King of England by Parliament
Organises a parade in St Johns Fields where the newly crowned King is acclaimed
Organises a parade in St Johns Fields where the newly crowned King is acclaimed
Despatched by Edward to raise forces from the western Midlands
Heads up to the north at the head of a Yorkist force
They were rebuilding the bridge when they were attacked and routed by a small band of Lancastrians, consisting of approximately 500 men led by Lord Clifford
Warwick's group moved to the west of the main body, through the English Midlands, gathering men as they went. On 28 March, the leading elements of the Yorkist army came upon the remains of the crossing in Ferrybridge that spanned the River Aire.
Warwick's uncle, Lord Fauconberg, led a group to clear the way to York for the main body, which was led by Edward. The Duke of Norfolk was sent east to raise forces and rejoin Edward before the battle.
Leads Yorkists out of Pontefract to engage Lancastrians
Fights on the side of the Yorkists who defeat the Lancasrians
Victory improves Richards chances of succession. Richard Duke of Yorks brother Edward wins the Battle of Towton
Without their King on the battlefield, the Lancastrians relied on Henry Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, to command their army. He was fairly experienced in matters of war and credited with the Lancastrians victory at Wakefield and St Albans
Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor
Defeat at Towton forces Margaret, Edward & Henry into exile in Scotland then France
Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor
He was quick to adapt to new situations; among his previous achievements were the administration of Calais, leading several piracy expeditions, and the command of the vanguard at the Battle of Northampton
The Yorkist leader Lord Fauconberg orders his archers to take advantage of the strong wind to outrange their enemies. The one-sided missile exchange, with Lancastrian arrows falling short of the Yorkist ranks, provoked the Lancastrians into abandoning their defensive positions.
Warwick placed great value on his uncle, William Nevillle, a veteran of the Anglo-French wars, esteemed by his peers in military affairs.
Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor
About 28,000 are killed, the most bloody Battle on English soil
Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor
Fights on the side of the Yorkists who defeat the Lancasrians
Northumberland, Clifford, Roos, and Dacre, central figures in Lancastrian court power, died or fled, ending the house's domination of northern England.
On receiving news of the Lancastrian defeat, Henry fled into exile in Scotland with his wife and son.
The Battle of Towton severely reduced the House of Lancaster's power in England.
They were later joined by Somerset, Roos, Exeter, and the few Lancastrian nobles who escaped from the battlefield.
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.
Redesdale is backed by Warwick & Edgcott near Bicester. Edward IVs troops are defeated by Redesdales rebels
Edward IVs troops are defeated by Redesdales rebels
Alleged to have retrieved Richards lost crown from the battlefield and placed it on the head of his own stepson
Death of John Mowbray, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
Warwick benefited from Edward's rule after the Battle of Towton Moor. He received parts of Northumberlands and Clifford's holdings, and was made "the King's Lieutenant in the North and Admiral of England."
Held by the Lancastrians at York
Margaret of Anjou defeats Warwick & recaptures Henry
Warwick benefited from Edward's rule after the Battle of Towton Moor. He received parts of Northumberlands and Clifford's holdings, and was made "the King's Lieutenant in the North and Admiral of England."
Yorkist forces take Pembroke Castle and the young Henry Tudor passes into the custody of William Herbert.
Appointed Chief Butler of England
Appointed Chief Justice of Cheshire
Crowns Edward IV
Returns to England to witness the coronation of his brother Edward IV
Beheaded by the Yorkists
Beheaded by the Yorkists
Exiled for supporting Henry VI after the accession of Edward IV
Defeat at Towton forces Margaret, Edward & Henry into exile in Scotland then France
Heps successfully besiege the Tower of London for Edward of York, he was part of the latters triumphal entry into London and was elected a Knight of the Garter a few days after
Marries Elizabeth, sister of Edward IV & Richard III
Marries Margaret Beaufort
Death of John Grey, 7th Baron Ferrers of Groby, Elizabeth Woodvilles husband, killed at the 2nd Battle of St Albans
Created Duke of Clarence by Edward IV
After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent
After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent
Elected Knight of the Garter. Created Duke of Gloucester on the eve of Edward IVs, his brother, coronation
Created Baron Wenlock
Created Baron Wenlock
Edward wins the Battle of Mortimers Cross enters London & is proclaimed Edward IV
Richard is placed under the care of the Lancastrians
Heps successfully besiege the Tower of London for Edward of York, he was part of the latters triumphal entry into London and was elected a Knight of the Garter a few days after
Appointed Steward of England
Edward IV places Henry Tudor under William Herbert's guardianship, bringing the Lancastrian child into a Yorkist household.
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