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Battle of Wakefield

1460 • Yorkshire Feldschlacht
Image for battles of the Wars of the Roses where Lancaster was victorious.

Image for battles of the Wars of the Roses where Lancaster was victorious.

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Last hours of Richard Plantagenet, father of Richard III (battle of Wakefield)

Last hours of Richard Plantagenet, father of Richard III (battle of Wakefield)

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The Murder of Rutland by Lord Clifford, oil on canvas painting by Charles Robert Leslie, 1815, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

The Murder of Rutland by Lord Clifford, oil on canvas painting by Charles Robert Leslie, 1815, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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Sandal Castle (4)

Sandal Castle (4)

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Site of the Battle of Wakefield

Site of the Battle of Wakefield

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Historical Overview

Devastating defeat for York; Richard Plantagenet was killed and his head mocked with a paper crown.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Victory for the House of Lancaster.

House of Lancaster

  • Commander: Henry Beaufort
  • Strength: ca. 18.000
  • Casualties: Gering

House of York

  • Commander: Richard Plantagenet †
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.500

Strategic Context

Lancaster counter-offensive against the Act of Accord naming York as heir.

Conflict / War

Wars of the Roses

Victory for the House of York.

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