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Shifting loyalties and the Lancastrian revival: Wakefield; the second Battle of St Albans; the death of York and the restoration of Henry VI.
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The War of the Barons, 1459–1461
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The War of the Barons, 1459–1461
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Shifting loyalties and the Lancastrian revival: Wakefield; the second Battle of St Albans; the death of York and the restoration of Henry VI
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Quick student answer
What was a significant outcome of the Second Battle of St Albans in 1461?
Direct answer
The Second Battle of St Albans resulted in the restoration of Henry VI to the throne.
Key terms
- Yorkists: Supporters of the House of York in the Wars of the Roses, led by figures like Richard of York and Edward IV.
- Lancastrians: Supporters of the House of Lancaster, including Henry VI and his allies, who fought against the Yorkists.
Common trap
Confusing the outcomes of battles: Ensure clarity on which battle resulted in the restoration of Henry VI and the implications of each battle's outcome.
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Related learning objectives
- The renewal of war: York’s flight into exile; the emergence of Warwick ‘the Kingmaker’; the capture of Henry VI at Northampton.
The War of the Barons, 1459–1461
- Filling the political vacuum: the rule of Richard of York as Protector of England.
The War of the Barons, 1459–1461
- Proclamation of Edward IV as King; Yorkist victory at Towton; the strengths and weaknesses of the Yorkists by 1461.
The War of the Barons, 1459–1461