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Tudor

Earl of Lincoln at Stoke Field

1487
Nottinghamshire, England
Also known as: Death of Lincoln 1487
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Nottinghamshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Yorkist-Irish-German force
Forces
c.8,000 Simnel rebels with German Landsknecht mercenaries
VS
Victor
Henry VII
Forces
c.8,000 Royalists
Outcome
Earl of Lincoln killed in battle ending the last major Yorkist challenge
The Battle

History & Significance

The Earl of Lincoln, Richard III named heir, was killed at Stoke Field ending any realistic Yorkist claim to the throne by a recognised Plantagenet prince.

Casualties & Losses

Earl of Lincoln killed; Martin Schwartz and his German mercenaries destroyed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

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