Battle of Alnwick

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Duke
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Yorkist position in the North
gptkbp:casualties High for Lancaster
Lower for York
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Borough
gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:commander gptkb:John_Neville,_1st_Marquess_of_Montagu
gptkb:Henry_Beaufort,_2nd_Duke_of_Somerset
gptkbp:cultural_impact Portrayed in films
Inspiration for literature and drama
Commemorated in local history
Referenced in historical novels
gptkbp:date April 17, 1464
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury
gptkbp:fought_in English soil
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the ongoing conflict between Yorkists and Lancastrians
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced future battles in the Wars of the Roses
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Chronicles_of_the_Wars_of_the_Roses
The History of the Kings of England
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Alnwick
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Museum exhibits
Educational programs
Historical tours
Public lectures
Reenactments
gptkbp:legacy Influence on military tactics
Part of English heritage
Symbol of Yorkist strength
Study in military history
Example of feudal conflict
gptkbp:location Alnwick, Northumberland, England
gptkbp:military_strategy Flanking maneuvers
Use of archers
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Barnet
gptkb:Battle_of_St._Albans
gptkb:Battle_of_Towton
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Henry_Beaufort,_2nd_Duke_of_Somerset
gptkb:Edward_IV_of_England
gptkbp:outcome Decisive Yorkist victory
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Hexham
gptkbp:result Yorkist victory
gptkbp:significance Part of the Wars of the Roses
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Northumberland
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Alnwick_Castle
Cavalry charges