Statements (177)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_battles
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
consolidation of Yorkist power
Yorkist dominance in England Edward IV became king Edward IV crowned king increased Yorkist support political ramifications for the monarchy |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
the rise of the House of York
the rise of Edward IV the decline of the House of Lancaster |
| gptkbp:benefits |
superior numbers for Yorkists
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
over 28,000
over 28000 |
| gptkbp:combat_role |
open fields
Towton Moor |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:House_of_York
gptkb:House_of_Lancaster |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Edward_IV
gptkb:Henry_VI |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Towton_Battlefield_Society
gptkb:historical_markers historical societies by reenactments |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
held annually
books and articles written about it conducted by enthusiasts reenactments and memorials |
| gptkbp:consequences |
increased Yorkist dominance
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced national identity
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
depicted in literature
depicted in literature and art depicted in film depicted in television |
| gptkbp:date |
March 29, 1461
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
historical documentaries
|
| gptkbp:duration |
one day
|
| gptkbp:ended |
Yorkist victory
|
| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:television_series
documentaries and films |
| gptkbp:fighting_style |
field battle
|
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Wars_of_the_Roses
gptkb:the_Wars_of_the_Roses Easter Sunday 1461 open fields the English throne the English crown royal forces March 29, 1461 a field near Towton village Towton village March 1461 and April 1461 March 29, 1461 and March 30, 1461 |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
the early spring
|
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:the_House_of_York
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
debated by historians
subject of many studies studied for military tactics studied by military historians |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
political instability in England
conflict over the English throne |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
discussions on its causes and effects
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
various primary sources
detailed in various chronicles |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
notable leaders involved
described by chroniclers |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shifted the balance of power in England
shifted power to the Yorkists shift in power during the Wars of the Roses |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
varied among scholars
analyzed in contemporary studies |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a subject of study and interest.
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
15th century
|
| gptkbp:historical_records |
detailed in various texts
detailed accounts of the battle |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of dynastic struggle
pivotal moment in English history pivotal moment in the Wars of the Roses |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
Towton battlefield preserved as a heritage site
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:The_History_of_the_Kings_of_Britain
chroniclers' accounts chroniclers and historians |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Towton
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_english_history |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_nobility |
reshaped noble alliances
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
subsequent battles in the Wars of the Roses
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
political alliances
previous battles in the conflict |
| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:literature_and_art
historical novels |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:Yorkists
gptkb:Lancastrians approximately 50,000 approximately 50,000 soldiers 20,000 to 50,000 soldiers |
| gptkbp:involvement |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
infantry formations |
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
control of the English throne
decisive victory for Yorkists |
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
military history studies
|
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
near the River Wharfe
|
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
strategic maneuvers
|
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
its scale and impact
its high casualties |
| gptkbp:lancastrian_leader |
gptkb:Henry_Beaufort,_Duke_of_Somerset
gptkb:Henry_VI |
| gptkbp:led_to |
Edward IV's consolidation of power
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future conflicts
commemorated in historical accounts influenced English history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Towton,_England
|
| gptkbp:marked_the_decline_of |
gptkb:the_House_of_Lancaster
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Towton_Battlefield_Memorial
commemorative plaques |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
decisive engagement
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
longbow as a key weapon
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
various interpretations of events
|
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury
gptkb:Battle_of_Barnet in the Wars of the Roses |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
high casualties
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:John_Neville,_Lord_Montagu
gptkb:William_Herbert,_Earl_of_Pembroke gptkb:Henry_Beaufort,_Duke_of_Somerset gptkb:Richard_Neville,_Earl_of_Warwick |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its brutality
impact on future battles decisive outcome high casualty rate high number of fatalities intense fighting conditions |
| gptkbp:outcome_for_lancastrians |
defeat and retreat
|
| gptkbp:outcome_for_yorkists |
secured the throne
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Wars_of_the_Roses
the larger conflict of the Wars of the Roses |
| gptkbp:political_impact |
reflects the instability of the period
|
| gptkbp:post_war_career |
development of military tactics
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
chronicles and accounts
|
| gptkbp:primary_weapon_used |
longbow
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
viewed as a turning point
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Wars_of_the_Roses
gptkb:Battle_of_Mortimer's_Cross gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury |
| gptkbp:result |
Yorkist victory
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
decisive Yorkist victory
|
| gptkbp:secondary_weapon_used |
gptkb:sword
|
| gptkbp:significance |
largest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses
largest battle of the Wars of the Roses |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
flanking attacks
Yorkist dominance in the north |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of the English throne
control of the north of England control of northern England decisive for the Yorkists |
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 100,000
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
flanking maneuvers
use of terrain use of longbowmen archery and infantry charges |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
flanking maneuvers
longbowmen |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
gptkb:Yorkshire
the 15th century |
| gptkbp:terrain |
open fields
|
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
in the Wars of the Roses.
|
| gptkbp:was_followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
brutal fighting
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:Wars_of_the_Roses
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
snow and rain
snowstorm snow and strong winds |
| gptkbp:yorkist_leader |
gptkb:Edward_IV
gptkb:Richard_Neville,_Earl_of_Warwick |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Margaret
gptkb:Joan_of_Arc |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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