What Happened This Year 1471

Historical Events from This Year 1471

Military & Warfare

Yorkists Defeat Lancastrians at Barnet

April 14th, 1471 553 years ago

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.

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Edward IV Triumphs at Tewkesbury

May 4th, 1471 553 years ago

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.

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Sten Sture the Elder Defeats Danish Forces

October 10th, 1471 553 years ago

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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