Battle of Northampton - 10 July 1460 Flashcards
What date was the Battle of Northampton?
10 July 1460
Who were the key participants in this battle?
Warwick
Duke of Buckingham
Lord Grey
Earl of Shrewsbury
Lord Egremont
Lord Beaumont
Henry VI (did not fight but was the main reason that the battle occured)
Earl of March
At what time did the Yorkists advance towards the Lancastrian army?
2pm
What happened at 2pm?
The Yorkists advanced towards the Lancastrians in the attempt to capture Henry VI
Why did the Yorkists advance towards the Lancastrain army?
In the attempt to capture Henry VI
Who was seen as a betrayer to the Lancastrians?
Lord Grey
What action committed by Lord Grey and his men was seen as an act of betrayal against the Lancastrians?
Lord Grey and his men were seen helping the Yorkists up a slippery slope
Why were Lord Grey’s actions particularly bad?
By helping the Lancastrians up the slippery slope, he provided the Yorkists with an opening that wouldn’t have been provided without the aid of Lord Grey and his men
How long did the battle last?
Approximately 30 minutes
What were the Lancastrian defenders unable to do?
Manoeuvre themselves into the fortifications of the Yorkist line
What did the Lancastrians do due to their inability to manoeuvre themselves into the Yorkist line?
Fled the field
Who won the battle of Northampton?
The Yorkists
Who was killed as a result of the battle and why?
Duke of Buckingham
Earl of Shrewsbury
Lord Egremont
Lord Beaumont
All died trying to save Henry VI from being captured by the Yorkist forces
What was the significance of the Battle of Northampton?
- Buckingham, Shrewsbury, Egremont, Lord Beaumont all did trying to save Henry VI
- Henry VI was taken prisoner by the Yorkists
