Historedia
Person

Alexander Iden

Events
1
Episodes
5
Years
1450

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Alexander Iden, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Jack Cade's Rebellion

    1450

    Role: Captor of Cade

    1. June 1450 · BlackheathMobilization in Kent

      Kentish rebels organized under Cade, distributing a manifesto against corruption and taxation before gathering on Blackheath in early June 1450.

    2. 18 June 1450 · Seven OaksBattle of Seven Oaks

      Rebels defeated royal forces led by the Stafford cousins in a skirmish, killing both leaders and boosting rebel confidence before advancing to Southwark.

    3. July 1450 · LondonOccupation of London

      Cade entered London in early July, setting up headquarters at The White Hart inn in Southwark before crossing the bridge into the city.

    4. July 1450 · London BridgeBattle on London Bridge

      Violent fighting erupted on London Bridge in early July between Cade's army and London citizens, marking the turning point of the rebellion.

    5. 12 July 1450 · Capture site unresolvedCade is captured and mortally wounded

      Alexander Iden caught Cade on 12 July. Mortally wounded in the skirmish, Cade died before reaching London for trial.

Sources

  1. Jack Cade's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26