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Historical Events in 1471

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Wars of the Roses

Apr 11 Wars of the Roses: King Edward IV of England seizes London from Henry VI

King of England Edward IV
King of England and Lord of Ireland Henry VI of England
  • Apr 14 Wars of the Roses: Battle of Barnet - Yorkists defeat the Lancastrians and kill the Earl of Warwick

Battle of Tewkesbury

May 4 Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York: Prince of Wales, Edward of Westminster killed and King Edward IV returns to his throne, restoring political stability to England until his death in 1483

King Edward IV and his Yorkist troops are beseeched by a priest to stop the pursuit of their Lancastrian foes who requested sanctuary from the abbey
  • May 21 King Edward IV enters London in triumph after victory at the Battle of Teekesbury with Queen Margaret as captive
  • Oct 10 Battle of Brunkeberg: Swedish regent Sten Sture defeats forces led by Danish King Christian I


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