BattlefieldsBattle of Southwark 1450
Medieval

Battle of Southwark 1450

1450
Greater London, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Kentish rebels under Jack Cade
Forces
Londoners and royal forces
VS
Victor
Royal forces and Londoners
Forces
Kentish rebels under Jack Cade
Outcome
The rebels were driven from London after fighting on London Bridge and Cade was subsequently captured and killed. The rebellion exposed the weakness of Henry VI government.
The Battle

History & Significance

Jack Cade led a Kentish rebellion against Henry VI government and briefly held London after routing royal forces at the Battle of Sevenoaks. The rebels entered London before being expelled in fighting on London Bridge.

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