Battle of Tewkesbury
Unlike the other principal Lancastrian commanders, Wenlock had deserted the Lancastrian cause after the First Battle of Saint Albans, only to revert to the Lancastrians when he was deprived of the Lieutenancy of Calais.
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Explore 124 historical events and records for England in 1471.
Historical records for England in 1471
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May
Death of John Wenlock
The Lancastrians suffered a crushing defeat, and Wenlock died on the battlefield. He was allegedly killed by his own commander, the Duke of Somerset, who blamed Wenlocks indecisiveness for the defeat
Assassination of Henry VI
Murdered in the Tower of London, found dead in the oratory
Death of Edward IV
Death of Henry VI, assassinated, Edward reclaims the throne
Death of Henry VI
Murdered in the Tower of London, found dead in the oratory
Arrest of Anne Neville
Anne was taken first to Coventry and then to the house of her brother-in-law the Duke of Clarence in London, while her mother Anne Beauchamp, Warwicks wife, sought sanctuary in Beaulieu Abbey. When the crisis settled down and the Countess wished to be restored to her estates, Edward IV refused her safe conduct to plead her case; she wrote to Queen Elizabeth and several others to no avail
Invasion of England
The most dangerous Lancastrian force however, was that commanded by the Bastard of Fauconberg. As anticipated, he had landed at Sandwich and rapidly recruited a force from among the pro-Neville Kentishmen. Together with exiled Lancastrians and freebooters from several countries, his army may have numbered 16,000 or even 17,000 in total
October
Abdication
Edward IV is deposed
Other events (month unknown)
Exile of John de Vere
Escapes to France after the Lancastrian defeat at the Battle of Barnet
Abdication
Abdicates for a 2nd time
Arrest of George Neville
Imprisoned for 2 months after the return of Edward IV from Flanders
Arrest of Henry VI
Imprisoned for a 2nd time in the Tower of London, in the Wakefield Tower
Arrest of Henry VI
Surrenders Henry VI to Edward IV after the latter returns from Flanders
Battle of Barnet
Fights for Edward IV at Barnet
Battle of Barnet
Dies during the Battle of Barnet fighting for his brother Richard "the Kingmaker"
Battle of Barnet
Defeated & slain by Edward IVs forces
Battle of Barnet
Helps restore Edward IV to the throne by defeating the Lancastrians
Commander of Lancastrian Army
Appointed highest ranking noble in Lancastrian army
Death of Edward IV
Henry VI dies in the Tower & Edward reclaims the throne
Exile of Anthony Woodville
Helps Edward return to England
Exile of Edward IV
Returns from Alkmar with the help of Charles of Burgundy to re-conquer his realm
Exile of Edward IV
Escapes to Burgundy after the Earl of Warwick restores Henry VI
Exile of George of Clarence
Returns from exile & is reconciled with Edward IV
Exile of Henry VII
Becomes leader of the Lancastrians & forced into Brittany after the death of Henry VI
Exile of Jasper Tudor
Goes into exile with his nephew, the future Henry VII
Exile of John de Vere
Escapes to France after Barnet Field
Invasion of England
The Duke of Burgundy, Edward's brother-in-law, supplies a fleet & troops
Invasion of England
Leads an invasion from France
Le Morte d'Arthur
Publication of "Morte dArthur"
Refuge in Brittany
Francis II of Brittany grants Henry Tudor and Jasper Tudor refuge, beginning Henry's long continental exile.
Restoration
Returns from Alkmar with the help of Charles of Burgundy to re-conquer his realm
Siege of Coventry
Although Warwicks force had more men than Edward's army, the Earl refused the challenge. Edward sent Gloucester to entreat Clarence to return to the House of York, an offer that Clarence readily accepted. Reconciled, the royal brothers moved towards Coventry, and Clarence urged Warwicks surrender.
Siege of Coventry
Infuriated with his son-in-laws treachery, Warwick refused to speak to Clarence. Unable to fight the Earl at this time, Edward turned again towards London
Siege of Coventry
Reinforced by Montagu, Oxford, and Exeter a few days later, Warwick followed the Yorkists trail. He hoped that London, under Somersets control, would close its gates to Edward, allowing him to catch the Yorkist army in the open.
Siege of Coventry
The city, however, welcomed Edward warmly; Somerset had left the city, and the London populace preferred the young Yorkist king to Henry V. Fighting off Exeters and Oxfords attacks, Edward IV besieged Warwick at Coventry, hoping to engage the Earl in battle.
Siege of Coventry
Although Warwicks force had more men than Edward's army, the Earl refused the challenge.
Siege of Coventry
Edward sent Gloucester to entreat Clarence to return to the House of York, an offer that Clarence readily accepted.
Siege of Coventry
Fighting off Exeters and Oxfords attacks, Edward IV besieged Warwick at Coventry, hoping to engage the Earl in battle.
Siege of Coventry
Infuriated with his son-in-laws treachery, Warwick refused to speak to Clarence.
Siege of Coventry
Reconciled, the royal brothers moved towards Coventry, and Clarence urged Warwicks surrender.
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