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Fauconberg Dispersal in Kent 1471

1471
Kent, England
Also known as: Suppression of Fauconberg 1471 · Kent submission after Tewkesbury
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Fauconberg and Kentish rebels
Forces
Fauconberg's Kentish following surrendered
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Forces
Edward IV royal army
Outcome
After Tewkesbury Edward IV marched against Fauconberg; Kent submitted; Fauconberg pardoned initially then arrested and executed
The Battle

History & Significance

Final military act of 1471 campaign; Edward IV's swift suppression of Fauconberg consolidated Yorkist victory; no significant Lancastrian resistance remained in England

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