The War of the Barons - Timeline

Question 1

The Battle of Blore Heath

Answer 1

29th September 1459

Sailsbury defeats Audley and Dudley

Question 2

The rout at Ludford

Answer 2

13 October 1459

Yorkist leaders desert and flee to Ireland (york) and Calais (the Neville’s)

Question 3

26th June 1460

Answer 3

the landing of the Yorkist from Calais at sandwich

Question 4

The Battle of Northampton

Answer 4

10th July 1460

Warwick defeats L + captures Henry

Question 5

When did York lay claim to the throne + When was the Act of Accord?

Answer 5

→ 8th Sept = York lays claim to the throne but is not supported
→ 16th October = York forced to submit a written case → impasse
→ 25th October = Act of Accord

Created Lord Protector and heir to Henry VI in the act of Accord

Question 6

The Battle of Wakefield

Answer 6

30th December 1460
death of York and Salisbury

Question 7

The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross

Answer 7

2nd February 1461
Edward defeats Lancastrians

Question 8

Second Battle of St.Albans

Answer 8

17th February 1461

Magaret defeats Warwick

Question 9

Edward IV’s reign commences

Answer 9

4th March 1461

Question 10

The Battle of Towton

Answer 10

29th March 1461

Decisive Yorkist victory

Lancastrian defeat