Battle of Towton Moor
Fights for the defeated Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton Moor
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March
Battle of Towton Moor
Fights on the side of the Yorkists who defeat the Lancasrians
Exile of Henry VI
Northumberland, Clifford, Roos, and Dacre, central figures in Lancastrian court power, died or fled, ending the house's domination of northern England.
Exile of Henry VI
On receiving news of the Lancastrian defeat, Henry fled into exile in Scotland with his wife and son.
Exile of Henry VI
The Battle of Towton severely reduced the House of Lancaster's power in England.
Exile of Henry VI
They were later joined by Somerset, Roos, Exeter, and the few Lancastrian nobles who escaped from the battlefield.
Succession
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.
Succession
He knighted several of his supporters and elevated several of his gentry supporters to the peerage; Fauconberg was made the Earl of Kent.
Succession
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.
Succession
The English people were assured that there was now one King.
July
Rebellion of Redesdales
Redesdale is backed by Warwick & Edgcott near Bicester. Edward IVs troops are defeated by Redesdales rebels
Rebellion of Redesdales
Edward IVs troops are defeated by Redesdales rebels
August
Battle of Bosworth
Alleged to have retrieved Richards lost crown from the battlefield and placed it on the head of his own stepson
November
Death of John de Mowbray
Death of John Mowbray, 3rd Duke of Norfolk
Other events (month unknown)
Admiral of England
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."
Arrest of John Neville
Held by the Lancastrians at York
Battle of St Albans, 2nd
Margaret of Anjou defeats Warwick & recaptures Henry
Battle of Towton Moor
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."
Capture of Pembroke Castle
Yorkist forces take Pembroke Castle and the young Henry Tudor passes into the custody of William Herbert.
Chief Butler of England
Appointed Chief Butler of England
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of Cheshire
Coronation
Crowns Edward IV
Coronation
Returns to England to witness the coronation of his brother Edward IV
Death of Owen Tudor
Beheaded by the Yorkists
Execution
Beheaded by the Yorkists
Exile of Henry Beaufort
Exiled for supporting Henry VI after the accession of Edward IV
Exile of Margaret of Anjou
Defeat at Towton forces Margaret, Edward & Henry into exile in Scotland then France
Knight of the Garter
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
Marriage
Marries Elizabeth, sister of Edward IV & Richard III
Marriage
Marries Margaret Beaufort
Marriage
Death of John Grey, 7th Baron Ferrers of Groby, Elizabeth Woodvilles husband, killed at the 2nd Battle of St Albans
Peerage
Created Duke of Clarence by Edward IV
Peerage
After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent
Peerage
After the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton Moor William Neville is made Earl of Kent
Peerage
Elected Knight of the Garter. Created Duke of Gloucester on the eve of Edward IVs, his brother, coronation
Peerage
Created Baron Wenlock
Peerage
Created Baron Wenlock
Siege of London
Edward wins the Battle of Mortimers Cross enters London & is proclaimed Edward IV
Siege of Ludlow
Richard is placed under the care of the Lancastrians
Siege of Tower of London
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
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