Episode 3 of 4

York's Claim to the Throne

Name: York's Claim to the Throne
Start: 1460-10-10
Location: Parliament

When: 10 October 1460
Where: Parliament
Part of: Yorkist invasion and the Act of Accord, 1460

Richard of York claimed the throne before Parliament on 10 October 1460.

After arriving from Ireland, Richard of York presented his claim to the English throne before Parliament on 10 October 1460. This action was legally grounded in his descent from Edward III, though its tactical wisdom was debated among contemporaries.

Sources

Act of Accord Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16

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