Historical Events from This Year 1471
Yorkists Defeat Lancastrians at Barnet
The Yorkist army, led by King Edward IV, achieved a decisive victory over the Lancastrians at the Battle of Barnet. Fighting took place near Barnet in England, where the Earl of Warwick, commanding the Lancastrian forces, was killed. This battle significantly contributed to Edward IV's return to the throne, solidifying his position in the ongoing Wars of the Roses.
Continue ReadingEdward 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 ReadingSten Sture the Elder Defeats Danish Forces
Sten Sture the Elder, supported by local farmers and miners, successfully repelled an incursion led by King Christian I of Denmark. The confrontation unfolded during a period of increasing tensions in the Nordic region, where Sture aimed to assert Swedish independence against the Danish crown's ambitions. Utilizing the rugged terrain and a well-coordinated local militia, Sture’s forces engaged the Danish troops in a series of strategic skirmishes, ultimately preserving Sweden's sovereignty and diminishing Danish influence in the area.
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