Wars of the roses

What years was the wars of the roses?

1455-85

Who was it fought between?

Houses of Lancaster and York

Who was the white rose?

York

Who was the red rose?

Lancaster

What year had the Lancastrians occupied the throne from?

1399

When did Henry V die?

1422

Who was Richard, 3rd Duke of York’s nephew?

Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick

When did the first battle happen?

1455

Where was the battle at?

St. Albans

What did the battle result in?

Yorkist victory with Henry VI gaining throne and four years of truce

When did the new phase of civil war begin?

1459

What happened in 1459?

York rebelled at Blore Heath (Sep 23) and were successful but scattered after fight at Ludford Bridge (Oct 12)

What happened in 1460?

Warwick regrouped Yorkist forces in France and returned to England and defeated Lancastrian forces at Northampton.

What was the consequence of this in 1460?

York settled for the right to succeed upon the death of Henry and disinherited Prince Edward

What happened at the Second Battle of St. Albans, 1461?

Warwick was defeated

What happened at Mortimer’s Cross in 1461? and consequences?

Yorks son Edward defeated Lancastrian forces and marched to London. He was proclaimed King Edward IV at Westminster March 4th.

What did Edward IV do in 1464?

Marry Elizabeth Woodsville

What happened in 1467?

Edward dismissed Warwick’s brother and concluded an alliance with Burgundy. Warwick opposed the king. Royal army defeated at Edgecote and King became prisoner.

What happened in March 1470?

Edward regained control and Warwick fled to France, allied with Louis XI and came to terms with Margaret. The returned to England and deposed Edward and retired crown to Henry VI

What happened in the Battle of Barnet?

Edward landed and met forces of Warwick and defeated Warwick (died in battle)

What happened in the Battle of Tewkesbury?

Margaret was captured and son killed. Shortly after Henry VI murdered in tower of London and Edward throne secured

When did Richard III become king?

1483

What happened in the Battle of Bosworth and when was it?

Henry Tudor killed Richard and ended the wars of the roses. 22nd August 1485