Person

Richard of York, Duke of York

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1460

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Richard of York, Duke of York, 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. Yorkist invasion and the Act of Accord, 1460

    1460

    Role: Claimant to the throne

    1. 26 June 1460 · Sandwich, KentLanding at Sandwich

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

    2. 10 July 1460 · NorthamptonshireBattle of Northampton

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

    3. 10 October 1460 · ParliamentYork's Claim to the Throne

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

    4. 25 October 1460 · ParliamentAct of Accord

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

Sources

  1. Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
  2. Act of Accord Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16