richard neville, earl of warwick Flashcards
the rise, deceit, betrayal and fall of the Earl of Warwick (119 cards)
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who was Richard of Warwick’s father
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Richard Neville, Earl of Salisbury
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who was Warwick married to at a very young age
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Anne Beauchamp
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who were the parents of Anne of Beauchamp, Warwick’s wife
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Isabel Despenser and Richard Beauchamp, earl of Warwick
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Warwick’s marriage to Anne Beauchamp made Warwick the heir to which inheritances?
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earldom of Salisbury and the Montagu, Beauchamp and Despenser lands
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who did Warwick fall into a dsipute with over inheritance, as the opponent had married another daughter of Richard Beauchamp
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Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset
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to who’s side did Warwick and his father Salisbury rally to when York rose up against Henry VI in 1452
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Henry VI
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in what year was Somerset granted lordship of Glamorgan, a part of the Despenser inheritance
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1453
8
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by when had Somerset and Warwick broken into open conflict
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summer 1453
9
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Henry VIs illness in august 1453 left who in almost complete control of the government, putting Warwick at a huge disadvantage in his dispute
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Edmund Beaufort
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by when had Warwick and the Neville family enter into collaboration with York
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early 1454
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in what year did Warwick’s claim of the Despenser lands increase following the death of Somerset
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1455
12
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when did Warwick take up his post of Captain of Calais
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July 1456
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what was so important about Calais that put Warwick in such a strong position
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largest standing army (garrison)
14
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in what year was warwick funded to protect the english coast for 3 years by Queen Margaret following De Breze’s attack on Sandwich
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1457
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during his time protecting the coast from 1457, what did Warwick conduct in disregard of royal authority
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Acts of Piracy
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when did Warwick attack both Castilian fleets as well as fleets of the Hans during the time he was supposed to be protected the English coast
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Summer 1458
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with which 2 frenchmen did Warwick tactically use his post as captain of calais to build good relations with
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Charles VII and Philip of Burgundy
18
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when did Warwick meet with Salisbury and York after consolidating his position in Calais
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Autumn 1459
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when did Warwick cross into England and made his way North to Ludlow
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September 1459
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who defected at the rout of Ludford Bridge, forcing the Yorkists to flee
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the Calais Garrison
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who was the commander of the Calais Garrison which defected at Ludford Bridge
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Andrew Trollope
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where did Warwick, March and Salisbury flee to after Ludford Bridge
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Calais
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who was appointed to be captain of calais in late 1459 after the yorkists were defeated at Ludford Bridge
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Henry Beaufort, Duke of Somerset
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when in 1460 did Warwick visit York in Ireland before returning to Calais
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March 1460
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where did Warwick, Salisbury and March land at on 26 june 1460 after the town had been successfully captured by Fauconberg and his men
Sandwich
26
who was Warwick's uncle who he found at Calais in late 1459
Lord Fauconberg
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who's new position as captain of Calais in late 1459 was only in name, as Warwick still remained the de facto captain
Duke of Somerset
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who were the 3 Yorkists who attacked Sandwich in June 1460 while the main 3 remained in Calais
Fauconberg, John Wenlock and John Dynham
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when in 1460 did Warwick enter London after landing at Sandwich
2 July 1460
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where did Henry VI's forces take up defensive positions after learning of Warwick's invasion
Nothampton
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at Northampton, what had rendered the use of the Lancastrian cannons almost useless
the Rain
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who defected and surrendered at the battle of Northampton in july 1460
Lord Grey of Ruthyn
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why did Lord Grey defect to the yorkists at Northampton
the Yorkists promised to back him in a land dispute with Henry Holland (exeter)
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which 4 key lancastrian nobleman died at the battle of Northampton attempting to save Henry VI
Buckingham, Beaumont, Shrewsbury and Egremont
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who was captured at the battle of Northampton
Henry VI
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when in 1460 did York return from Ireland
september 1460
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when in 1460 did York lay claim to the throne, shocking the assembly
october 1460
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what agreement was reached on the 25 October 1460
the Act of Accord
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when was Warwick's father executed in 1460
31 December 1460
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what did Warwick do upon hearing of the Yorkist defeat at Wakefield on 30 December 1460
marched north to confront the lancastrians
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which 3 nobles were the main leaders of the lancastrian army as they marched south after success at Wakefield in December 1460
Somerset, Percy and Clifford
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where did Warwick position his army to prevent the Lancastrian army from reaching london
St. Albans
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which 2 nobles accompanied Warwick in battle at the 2nd battle of St. Albans
Norfolk and John Neville (later Montagu)
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which steward of Warwick's household is said to have provided Queen margaret with important information regarding Warwick's dispositions at St albans in 1461
Sir Henry Lovelace
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when was the 2nd battle of st albans which Warwick was the key Yorkist leader
17 February 1461
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what was Warwick forced to do after being overrun by the Lancastrians at the 2nd battle of St. Albans in February 1461
flee, leaving Henry VI behind
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what did much of MArgaret's northern army do after being barred entry into London
deserted and returned home
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when did Warwick and March enter london following the former's fleeing to Chipping Norton and the latter's success at Mortimer's cross
2 march 1461
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which Lancastrian knight was killed at the 2nd battle of st.albans, who was also the husband of Elizabeth Woodville
John Grey of Groby
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on what date was Edward of March proclaimed King Edward IV
4 march 1461
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at which battle of the 29th march 1461 did Warwick likely play very little role in, injuring himself the day before at Ferrybridge
battle of Towton
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where did warwick remain after Yorkist success at Towton
in the North
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what was Warwick's annual income by 1462 which was 2nd only to the King
£7000
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what were the 2 main offices awarded to Warwick by Edward IV in 1462
High Admiral and Steward of the Duchy of Lancaster
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which of Warwick's brothers was made Warden of the East March in 1463
Lord Montagu
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what position was awarded to Warwick's brother George prior to 1465
Chancellor
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what role was awarded to George Neville in 1465
Archbishop of York
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who had Warwick been negotiating a truce with in the summer 1462
the Scots
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which 2 castles in the north were taken from Warwick by Margaret in October 1462
Alnwick and Bamburgh
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by when had Warwick retaken Alnwick and Bamburgh castle from the Lancastrians
January 1463
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when did Warwick attend Parliament, showing that he felt secure enough in the North to travel south
March 1463
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whilst Warwick was in the South in spring 1463, who had laid siege to Norham Castle
Ralph Percy
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when in 1463 did Warwick return north and recapture Norham Castle from Sir Ralph Percy
July 1463
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which Northern region had Warwick been unable to recapture from the Lancastrians in 1463
Northumberland
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what was Warwick able to retake in spring 1464 following successful truces with both France and Scotland
Northumbrian castles
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how many rebel leaders did Warwick execute in early 1464 after retaking Northumberland
30
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which Princess had Warwick been attempting to marry to Edward IV in 1464
Bona of Savoy
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what happened to Warwick's position following Edward IVs marriage to Elizabeth Woodville
it began to decline
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what did Warwick accuse Elziabeth woodville and hr Mother Jacquetta of Luxembourg of in attempt to restore his power
Witchcraft
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what did work not do following Edward IVs marriage to Elizabeth
attend court
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who did Warwick escort to the Tower of London in July 1465, showing that Warwick was still providing service for Edward IV
Henry VI
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Warwick was sent to france in 1466 to pursue negotiations for a marriage for who?
Margaret of York (edward's sis)
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who did Edward IV sign a secret treaty with in October 1466 whilst Warwick was still in France
Burgundy
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who did Edward IV refuse to permit the marriage of, blocking Warwick from gaining more influence
Clarence to Isabel Neville
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who was Warwick's deputy in Calais who in July 1468 was implicated in a Lancastrian conspiracy
John, Lord Wenlock
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Warwick secretly orchestrated a rebellion where under 'Robin of Redesdale
Yorkshire
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when was Redesdale's Rebellion, secretly orchestrated by Warwick
April 1469
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the identity of Robin of Redesdale is said to be which of Warwick's retainers?
Sir John Conyers
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what was Robin of Redesdale's rebellion protesting against?
taxes and 'abuses of power'
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who did Warwick sail with to Calais in july 1469
George, Duke of Clarence
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when was George of Clarence married to Warwick's daughter, Isabel?
11 July 1469
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what did Warwick and Clarence issue on the 12th of July 1469
their manifesto against the Woodvilles
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where did Warwick and Clarence land after issuing their manifesto, gathering men to initiate another rebellion
Kent
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what broke out in may 1469 in Yorkshire, demanding the restoration of Henry Percy to the title of Earl of Northumberland
Robin of Holderness' Rebellion
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where was Edward IV during the battle of Edgecote
Nottingham
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which 2 relatives of Edward IV were killed following rebels' success at Edgecote
Earl Rivers and John Woodville
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when was the battle of Edgecote
24 July 1469
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at which castle was Edward IV imprisoned in after being apprehended following Edgecote in August 1469
Middleham Castle
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when was Warwick forced to release Edward IV after proving unable to settle disorder in the realm
September 1469
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who did Edward IV restore to the earldom of Northumberland, annoying Warwick in late 1469
Henry Percy
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who initiated the Lincolnshire rebellion in early 1470
Sir Robert Welles
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when did Edward IV begin gathering men to go north and defeat the Lincolnshire rebels in 1470
4 march 1470
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what did Warwick and Clarence claim to Edward IV that they were doing in response to the riots of the Lincolnshire rebels in march 1470
that they were gathering men to assist edward
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what did Edward IV commission to Warwick unsuspectingly in march 1470, allowing Warwick to raise his own army
Commission of Array
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who did Edward IV execute in the sight of both his army and the rebels, lowering Sir Robert Welles' morale
Lord Welles, Robert's Father
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which rout of the Lincolnshire rebels revealed the betrayal and treason of Warwick and Clarence
Losecoat Field
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when was the battle of Losecoat field
12 march 1470
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where did Warwick and Clarence flee to in march 1470 after their treason was uncovered by Edward IV
France under Louis XI
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Louis XI arranged for a reconciliation between Warwick and who in April 1470
Margaret of Anjou
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who was to marry Warwick's daughter, Anne, as per his reconciliation with Queen Margaret in 1470
Edward, Prince of Wales
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where did Warwick land on 13 september 1470 whilst Edward IV was in the north
Dartmouth
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who flocked to Warwick's side in September 1470 after being discontented with the fact he was not restored to his previous earldom
John, Marquiss of Montagu
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when in 1470 did Edward IV flee to Flanders, aware that his position in England was no longer tenable
2 October 1470
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when did Edward IV return from Flanders in 1471, landing at Ravenspur
14 march 1471
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when Edward IV retunred to England in 1471, who/what was Warwick waiting for, delayed by the weather
Margaret and her son and their reinforcements
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who betrayed warwick in april 1471, returning back to Edward IVs side
George of Clarence
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at which city was Warwick besieged by Edward IV prior to the battle of Barnet
Coventry
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which 2 nobles accompanied Warwick at the battle of Barnet
Exeter and John de vere, Earl of Oxford
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who did Warwick heavily outnumber at the battle of Barnet
Edward Iv's forces
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when was the battle of Barnet
14 april 1471
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what condition reduced visibility of both armies at the battle of Barnet
Fog
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which Lancastrian noble successfully routed the Yorkist left flank at the battle of Barnet
Oxford, john de Vere
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who returned to the battle at Barnet after chasing Hastings' men all the way back to London
Oxford
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at who's rear did Oxford's forces return to after returning from the chase given to Hastings' men at the battle of Barnet
Montagu's rear
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what mistake did Montagu's men make, causing them to launch a volley of allies at their allies at Barnet
mistook Oxford's 'star with rays' with Edward IVs 'sun in splendour'
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Montagu's 'defection' at Barnet led to what of the Lancastrian army
fled in panic
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who was cut down in the battle of Barnet as the Lancastrian army began to flee
John Montagu
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who attempted to flee on horseback at Barnet but was captured and killed by the Yorkists
Warwick
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where were the bodies of Warwick and Montagu displayed after both being killed at Barnet in 1471
St. Paul's Cathedral
