BattlefieldsBattle of Northampton 1460
Medieval

Battle of Northampton 1460

1460
Northamptonshire, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Northamptonshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Lancastrians
Forces
the Lancastrian royal army
VS
Victor
Yorkists
Forces
Yorkist army under Warwick and the young Edward Earl of March
Outcome
Henry VI was captured and the Lancastrian leaders killed. The Yorkists took control of the government though the queen Margaret continued resistance from the north.
The Battle

History & Significance

Yorkist forces under the Earl of Warwick defeated the Lancastrians and captured King Henry VI at Northampton. The battle was partly decided by the treachery of Lord Grey of Ruthin who allowed the Yorkists into the royal camp.

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