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Jack Cade's Rebellion - Battle of Solefields (Sevenoaks)

Q: When did Jack Cade's Rebellion - Battle of Solefields (Sevenoaks) take place?

Jack Cade's Rebellion - Battle of Solefields (Sevenoaks) took place in 1450, in Kent, England. Royalist vanguard under Sir Humphrey Stafford, sent to locate the Kentish rebels, was ambushed at Solefields by Cade's men, who proved to be seasoned soldiers rather than untrained rustics. Both Sir Humphrey and Sir William Stafford were killed. The victory boosted rebel morale and encouraged them to regroup rather than disperse, contributing to Cade's subsequent march on and occupation of London.

Q: Who won Jack Cade's Rebellion - Battle of Solefields (Sevenoaks)?

Kent rebels (Jack Cade) was victorious. The defeated side was Royal forces (Sir Humphrey Stafford and Sir William Stafford). Royalist vanguard under Sir Humphrey Stafford, sent to locate the Kentish rebels, was ambushed at Solefields by Cade's men, who proved to be seasoned soldiers rather than untrained rustics. Both Sir Humphrey and Sir William Stafford were killed. The victory boosted rebel morale and encouraged them to regroup rather than disperse, contributing to Cade's subsequent march on and occupation of London.

1450

Kent, England

Era

Medieval

Battle Type

Skirmish

Location

Kent, England

Status

Unregistered

The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated

Royal forces (Sir Humphrey Stafford and Sir William Stafford)

Victor

Kent rebels (Jack Cade)

Outcome

Royalist vanguard under Sir Humphrey Stafford, sent to locate the Kentish rebels, was ambushed at Solefields by Cade's men, who proved to be seasoned soldiers rather than untrained rustics. Both Sir Humphrey and Sir William Stafford were killed. The victory boosted rebel morale and encouraged them to regroup rather than disperse, contributing to Cade's subsequent march on and occupation of London.

The Battle

History & Significance

A medieval skirmish fought in 1450 near Kent, England. Recorded strengths: Royalist column of around 400 retainers under Sir Humphrey Stafford; size of Cade's rebel force at the engagement not recorded in surviving sources.

Confirmed battlefield location

Casualties & Losses

Sir Humphrey Stafford and Sir William Stafford killed; broader casualty figures not recorded

Forces Involved

Royalist column of around 400 retainers under Sir Humphrey Stafford; size of Cade's rebel force at the engagement not recorded in surviving sources

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