The War of the Barons 1459–1461 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Sign from God at Mortimer's Cross
Sign from God at Mortimer's Cross
Three suns shining
When Edward proclaimed King in London
When Edward proclaimed King in London
4th March 1461
When Margaret moved royal court to Midlands
When Margaret moved royal court to Midlands
1456
Acts of Attainder unintended consequence
Acts of Attainder unintended consequence
Turned conflict into fight for crown
Warwick's key control that helped Yorkists
Warwick's key control that helped Yorkists
Calais
Amount London merchants raised for Yorkists
Amount London merchants raised for Yorkists
At least £11,000
3 northern castles Edward couldn't garrison
3 northern castles Edward couldn't garrison
Alnwick, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh
Lord Rivers' action after Towton
Lord Rivers' action after Towton
Changed sides to Yorkists
Lord Rivers' secret marriage 1437
Lord Rivers' secret marriage 1437
Jacquetta of Luxembourg
Battle of Towton date
Battle of Towton date
March 1461