Episode 2 of 5
Battle of Seven Oaks
- When
- 18 June 1450
- Where
- Seven Oaks
- Part of
- Jack Cade's Rebellion
Rebels defeated royal forces led by the Stafford cousins in a skirmish, killing both leaders and boosting rebel confidence before advancing to Southwark.
During the march, rebels engaged royal troops commanded by Sir Humphrey Stafford and his cousin William Stafford. In the skirmish on 18 June 1450, both Staffords were killed. The rebels' victory allowed them to advance to Southwark, at the southern end of London Bridge.
Sources
- Jack Cade's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
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