Blog - The Wars of the Roses

1455 – 1487 Wars of the Roses

Henry Stafford duke of Buckingham appointed as High Steward

On 7 February 1478 Henry Stafford 2nd Duke of Buckingham was appointed as High Steward. The role was one of State

The Croyland Chronicle is well known for its commentary on political and military events during the era of the Wars

On 18 December 1478, envoys from Burgundy and England renewed parts of their 1474 Treaty. Diplomatic relations with France, Burgundy and

On 15 December 1455 a clash known as the Battle of Clyst Heath between the retinues of the Courtenay and

28th November 1499 Execution of Edward Plantagenet, Earl of Warwick Edward Plantagenet Earl of Warwick was born in 1475. His