Battle of Mortimer's Cross (1461)

Battle of Mortimer's Cross (House of York vs House of Lancaster) took place in 1461 during Wars of the Roses.

Battle facts

• Year: 1461
• Date: 2 February 1461
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Wars of the Roses
• Side A: House of York
• Side B: House of Lancaster
• Commanders (A): Duke of York|William Herbert|Lord Ferrers of Chartley
• Commanders (B): Owen Tudor|Earl of Pembroke|Earl of Wiltshire
• Casualties: 4,000 (House of Lancaster)
• Outcome: Yorkist victory
• Coordinates: 52.319°, -2.869°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Mortimer's Cross · Wikidata entry