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Medieval

Battle of Flore

1264
Northamptonshire, England
Also known as: Battle of Northampton 1264
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Northamptonshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
De Montfortian rebels
VS
Victor
Royalists (Prince Edward)
Outcome
Royalist victory; Northampton taken
The Battle

History & Significance

Part of the Second Barons' War. Prince Edward (the future Edward I) captured Northampton from the de Montfort rebels. The victory gave the Royalists a boost before their defeat at Lewes, where Henry III was himself captured.

Forces Involved

The size of the opposing forces is not recorded in the surviving sources.

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