Battle of Loose-Coat
After the defeat at Loose-Coat Warwick is forced into exile in France
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1470 in England
Explore 38 historical events and records for England in 1470.
Historical records for England in 1470
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March
Battle of Loose-Coat
Defeated by the Lancastrians. Captured & forced to confesses that Warwick is behind the uprising
Exile of Richard Neville "Kingmaker"
After the defeat of at Loose-Coat Warwick is forced into exile in France
Trial
The Earl of Warwick & the Duke of Clarence are declared traitors by Edward IV
July
Alliance Richard Neville and Margaret of Anjou
Margaret of Anjou accepts Warwicks submission at the cathedral of Angers
Alliance Edward and Anne Neville
Seals the betrothal of the Queens son Edward to Warwicks daughter Anne Neville
Marriage
Seals the betrothal of the Queens son Edward to Warwicks daughter Anne Neville
September
Invasion of England
Warwick & Clarence land at Dartmouth & declare Henry VI the rightful King
Invasion of England
Lands with an invasion force in Devon to recapture the throne for Henry IV
October
Arrest of Henry VI
Warwick & Clarence free Henry VI
Exile of Edward IV
Edward reaches the Hague after crossing Lincolnshire
Invasion of England
Leaves the south coast unprotected & Warwick & his rebels land at Dartmouth
November
Birth of Edward IV
Birth of Edward IV, sanctuary in Westminster to Elizabeth Woodville & Edward IV
Birth of Edward V
Birth of Edward V, eldest son of Edward IV
December
Marriage
Anne Neville marries Edward of Westminster, the Lancastrian heir to the throne of Englandm, making her Princess of Wales
Princess of Wales
Anne Neville marries Edward of Westminster, the Lancastrian heir to the throne of Englandm, making her Princess of Wales
Other events (month unknown)
Alliance John Neville Montague, 1st and Lancastrians
Edward IV awards Nevilles earldom to Henry Percy & Neville joins the Lancastrians
Alliance Richard Neville and Margaret of Anjou
Makes peace with Margaret of Anjou, wife of Henry VI. Forces Edward IV to flee to Flanders & places Henry VI on the throne
Constable
Appointed Constable of England
Exile of Edward IV
The Earl of Warwick is forced into exile
Exile of Richard Neville "Kingmaker"
Louis XI persuades Neville to reconcile his differences with Margaret of Anjou. Edward IV defeats rebellions in Wales & Lincolnshire
Invasion of England
Joins with Neville to invade England and restore Henry VI
Invasion of England
Aids Queen Margaret in her Invasion of England 1470-71
Invasion of England
Neville invades England as a Lancastrian, defeats Edward and restores Henry IV
Invasion of Wales
Returns to invade Wales with the Earl of Warwick
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant of Calais
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant of Calais
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England, 2nd term
Marriage
Anne Neville is formally betrothed to the son of Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou, Edward of Westminster, at the Chateau dAmboise in France
Marriage
The daughter of Richard Neville, "the King maker" marries Edward son of Henry VI
Marriage
Margaret of Anjous son Edward will marry the Earl of Warwicks daughter Anne
Privy Council
Appointed Privy Councilor
Rebellion of Rebels in Lincolnshire
Edward IV defeats a rebellion in Lincolnshire
Rebellion of Rebels in Wales
Edward IV defeats a rebellion in Wales
Restoration
Restored the throne by Richard Neville, "the King maker"
Restoration
Neville invades England as a Lancastrian, defeats Edward and restores Henry IV
Restoration
Aids the restoration of Henry VI
Sanctuary
Goes into sanctuary during Edward's flight
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