Battle of Towton

The Battle of Towton took place on 29 March 1461 during the Wars of the Roses, near Towton in North Yorkshire. Yorkist forces decisively defeated Lancastrian supporters of Henry VI, securing the English throne for Edward IV.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Towton and Second Battle of St Albans happened in the same year
• Battle of Towton and Battle of Mortimer's Cross happened in the same year
• Battle of Towton happened 1 year before Night attack at Târgoviște
• Battle of Towton happened 1 year after Battle of Wakefield
• Battle of Towton happened 1 year after Battle of Northampton

Timeline

1. Battle of NorthamptonJuly 10, 1460
2. Battle of WakefieldDecember 30, 1460
3. Battle of Mortimer's CrossFebruary 2, 1461
4. Battle of Towton (this page)March 29, 1461
5. Second Battle of St AlbansFebruary 17, 1461
6. Night attack at TârgovișteJune 17, 1462

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