Historical Events tagged with "margaret of anjou"
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Edward IV Triumphs at Tewkesbury
The Battle of Tewkesbury saw Edward IV's forces decisively defeat the Lancastrian army, resulting in the death of Edward of Westminster, the Prince of Wales. This battle represented a critical moment in the Wars of the Roses, as it solidified the Yorkist grip on the English throne following years of conflict between the two rival factions, the Yorks and the Lancasters.
Continue ReadingEdward IV Triumphs at the Battle of Towton
The Battle of Towton was a defining conflict in the Wars of the Roses, marked by a decisive victory for Edward of York. On a snowy Day, his forces faced off against Queen Margaret's Lancastrian army in a brutal confrontation in Yorkshire. Edward's strategic acumen, combined with better positioning and the morale of his troops, helped to ensure a crushing defeat for the Lancastrians, affirming Edward's claim to the throne and propelling him towards kingship as Edward IV.
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