First Battle of St Albans (1455)

First Battle of St Albans (House of York vs House of Lancaster) took place in 1455 during Wars of the Roses.

Battle facts

• Year: 1455
• Date: 22 May 1455
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Wars of the Roses
• Side A: House of York
• Side B: House of Lancaster
• Commanders (A): Duke of York|Earl of Salisbury|Earl of Warwick
• Commanders (B): Henry VI|Duke of Somerset||Earl of Northumberland|Baron Clifford
• Casualties: approx. 160
• Outcome: Yorkist victory Beginning of the War of the Roses
• Coordinates: 51.749°, 0.339°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on First Battle of St Albans · Wikidata entry