Yorkist invasion and the Act of Accord, 1460

When

1460

Where

Sandwich, Kent; Northamptonshire; Parliament

Episodes

4

In 1460, Warwick and Salisbury landed at Sandwich, leading to the Battle of Northampton where Henry VI was captured. Richard of York arrived from Ireland, claimed the throne in Parliament, and secured the Act of Accord disinheriting Edward of Westminster.

Episodes

1. 126 June 1460 · Sandwich, KentLanding at Sandwich

   Warwick and Salisbury landed at Sandwich on 26 June 1460 to begin the Yorkist invasion.

2. 210 July 1460 · NorthamptonshireBattle of Northampton

   Yorkists defeated Lancastrians and captured Henry VI on 10 July 1460.

3. 310 October 1460 · ParliamentYork's Claim to the Throne

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

4. 425 October 1460 · ParliamentAct of Accord

   The Act of Accord disinherited Edward of Westminster on 25 October 1460.

People involved

• Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick · Yorkist leader
• Richard of York, Duke of York · Claimant to the throne
• Henry VI · King of England
• Edward, Earl of March · Yorkist military leader
• Richard, Earl of Salisbury · Yorkist leader

Sources

1. Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
2. Battle of Northampton (1460) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
3. Act of Accord Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16
4. Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-02
5. the-battle-of-northampton Wikipedia
6. Henry VI of England Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
7. Edward IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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