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Chronology of the Wars of the Roses

See here for what is probably the best graphical representation of the relationship between players in the wars.


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Wars of the Roses: Background

The Wars of the Roses were a series of battles fought between the supporters of the House of Lancaster (Lancastrians - red rose) and the supporters of the House of York (Yorkists - white rose).



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John of Gaunt, Edward III's third son, married his mistress Katherine Swynford on the 13th January 1396. Pope Boniface IX issued a Bull in September of that year, acknowledging the marriage and legitimising their four children, each surnamed Beaufort. Richard II further issued letters patent which was confirmed by parliament in February 1397.</description>
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Wars of the Roses: Background

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Henry VII - 1457-1509

Born: 28 January 1457

Died: 21 April 1509

Father: Edmund Tudor, 1st Earl of Richmond

Mother: Margaret Beaufort

Married: Elizabeth of York


Issue:

Arthur	1486-1502

Margaret 1489-1541

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De Hæretico Comburendo 1401

Anno 2 Hen. 4.

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The orthodoxy of the faith of the church of England asserted, and provision made against the oppugners of the same; with the punishment of Hereticks.

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Edward IV - 1442-1483

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Died: 9 April 1483

Father: Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York

Mother: Cecily Neville

Married: Elizabeth Woodville


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Henry VI - 1421-1461

Born: 6 December 1421

Died: 21 May 1471

Father: Henry V

Mother: Catherine of Valois

Married: Margaret of Anjou







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Richard of York - 1411-1460

3rd Duke of York

Born: 21 September 1411

Died: 30 December 1460

Father: Richard of Conisburgh, 3rd Earl of Cambridge

Mother: Anne de Mortimer

Married: Cecily Neville


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Anne of York 1439-1476

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