BattlefieldsCade Rebellion — Kent Gentry Flight from Rebels 1450
Medieval

Cade Rebellion — Kent Gentry Flight from Rebels 1450

1450
Kent, England
Also known as: Cade Kent gentry 1450 · Kent officials flee rebels
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kent royal officials
Forces
Kent royal officials retreating to London
VS
Victor
Rebels
Forces
Cade's growing rebel army
Outcome
Sheriffs and royal officials fled Kent as Cade's force gathered; normal administration collapsed; even some gentry sympathised or were intimidated
The Battle

History & Significance

The collapse of royal administration in Kent shows how deeply Henry VI's government had lost local legitimacy; the revolt was not simply lower class but had significant gentry support

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