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Wars of the Roses — The Wars of the Roses (1455–1485) were a series of dynastic civil wars fought in England between supporters of the Houses of Lancaster and York. Although armed clashes had occurred previously between supporters of Lancastrian King Henry VI and… … Wikipedia
List of historical figures dramatised by Shakespeare — This list contains the biographies of historical figures who appear in the plays of William Shakespeare. (Note that it does not contain articles for characters: see instead .) It should be possible to cross reference historical characters to… … Wikipedia
Coppini Mission — (1459–1461) Although charged by the pope with reconciling the warring English factions, Francesco Coppini, bishop of Terni, sided openly with the Yorkists during their invasion of England in 1460. By appearing to give papal sanction to the… … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Battle of Towton — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of Towton partof=the Wars of the Roses caption= date=29 March 1461 place= Near Towton in Yorkshire, England result= Decisive Yorkist victory combatant1= combatant2= commander1=Edward IV of England… … Wikipedia
List of battles 1401–1800 — List of battles: before 601 601 1400 1401 1800 1801 1900 1901 2000 2001 current See also: List of American Revolutionary War battles Early 15th Century (1401 1450) * 1402 **Battle of Casalecchio January 26 Alberico da Barbiano for Milan defeats… … Wikipedia
Battle of Northampton (1460) — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Battle of Northampton caption= partof=the Wars of the Roses date=10 July, 1460 place= Northampton in Northamptonshire, England result= Significant Yorkist victory combatant1= combatant2= commander1=Warwick… … Wikipedia
Roses, Wars of the — (1455–85) Series of dynastic civil wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne. The wars were named for the emblems of the two houses, the white rose of York and the red of Lancaster. Both claimed the throne through… … Universalium
Propaganda — Throughout the WARS OF THE ROSES, the contending factions issued newsletters, manifestos, and other declarations to justify themselves and vilify their opponents propaganda efforts aimed at winning support both in England and overseas. From … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
St. Albans, Battle of — 1) (1455) As the first armed encounter between the military forces of HENRY VI and those of Richard PLANTAGENET, duke of York, the battle fought at St. Albans in the southeastern county of Hertfordshire on 22 May 1455 is often considered… … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Margaret of Anjou — receiving the Book of Romances. From an illuminated manuscript by the Talbot Master Queen consort of England (first time) Tenure … Wikipedia
