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Edward IV Victory at Barnet — Warwick Killed 1471

1471
Hertfordshire, England
Also known as: Death of Warwick the Kingmaker 1471 · Barnet fog of war 1471
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Hertfordshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Earl of Warwick
Forces
Warwick c.9000
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Forces
Edward IV c.10000
Outcome
Battle fought in thick April fog; Warwick killed fleeing after Lancastrian rout; Edward IV fully restored
The Battle

History & Significance

Warwick the Kingmaker's death at Barnet ended the most powerful magnate's career in English history; his ability to make and unmake kings had defined the Wars of the Roses

Casualties & Losses

Warwick and brother Montagu killed; c.4000 Lancastrians dead

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