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Northumberland Defeated at Bramham Moor 1408

1408
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Death of Northumberland 1408 · Bramham Moor 1408
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Earl of Northumberland
Forces
Northumberland force of Scots and English retainers
VS
Victor
Royal forces under Sir Thomas Rokeby Sheriff of Yorkshire
Forces
Yorkshire levies under Sheriff Rokeby
Outcome
Northumberland and Lord Bardolf defeated and killed; ended Percy threat to Henry IV
The Battle

History & Significance

Final end of the Percy rebellion that had threatened Henry IV since 1403; Northumberland died in battle aged 66; Yorkshire secured for Lancastrian dynasty

Casualties & Losses

Northumberland killed in action; Bardolf mortally wounded

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

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