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The crushing of the Lancastrian cause: Barnet and Tewkesbury; the destruction of the Lancastrian nobility.
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The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471
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The crushing of the Lancastrian cause: Barnet and Tewkesbury; the destruction of the Lancastrian nobility
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What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Barnet in 1471?
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The Battle of Barnet resulted in the death of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, who was a key Lancastrian leader.
Key terms
- Yorkists: A faction in the Wars of the Roses that supported the claim of the House of York to the English throne.
- Lancastrians: A faction in the Wars of the Roses that supported the claim of the House of Lancaster to the English throne.
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Confusing the battles: Clearly distinguish the battles by their outcomes: Barnet led to Warwick's death, while Tewkesbury resulted in the death of Prince Edward.
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