First Battle of the Wars of the Roses
GPTKB entity
Statements (84)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Increased power of the Yorkists
Political instability in England Yorkist control of the government |
| gptkbp:allies |
Noble families of England
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| gptkbp:casualties |
Approximately 300
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:House_of_York
gptkb:House_of_Lancaster |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:memorials
Museums Educational programs Historical reenactments Tours and exhibitions |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Increased tensions between factions
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| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:television_series
Literature and art Historical novels Films and documentaries Plays and performances |
| gptkbp:date |
May 22, 1455
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Second_Battle_of_St_Albans
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:The_English_throne
open fields Open fields Noble factions The 15th century |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Military strategies
Political motivations Examined in military history studies Consequences of the battle |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Dynastic_conflict_between_Lancaster_and_York
Part of the larger conflict between the Lancasters and Yorks. Part of the dynastic struggle between the houses of Lancaster and York |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Set the stage for future conflicts
Long-term effects on English monarchy |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Debated by historians
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
Documented in various historical texts
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked the beginning of a series of civil wars
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
Chronicles and accounts from the period
Chroniclers' accounts |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
First Battle of the Wars of the Roses
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| gptkbp:impact_on_nobility |
Shift in power dynamics
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Inspired historical novels and plays
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Economic_factors
gptkb:Political_alliances Social unrest Noble rivalries Previous conflicts in England |
| gptkbp:involved |
Siege tactics
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| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Around 3,000 troops
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| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:Richard,_Duke_of_York
gptkb:Lord_Somerset |
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:St._Albans
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| gptkbp:lancastrian_commander |
gptkb:Lord_Somerset
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Yorkist control of London
Increased Yorkist morale Temporary capture of King Henry VI |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Set the stage for future conflicts
Symbol of the Wars of the Roses |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:St._Albans
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
Use of archers
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury
gptkb:Battle_of_Barnet gptkb:Battle_of_Towton |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Duke of York's rise in power
Henry VI's capture |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Richard,_Duke_of_York
gptkb:Henry_VI_of_England |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Use of infantry tactics
Use of surprise tactics High-profile casualties First bloodshed in the Wars of the Roses First engagement of the Wars of the Roses |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Capture of Henry VI
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| gptkbp:outcome_for_henry_vi |
Captured by Yorkists
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Political tensions in England
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| gptkbp:related_event |
Political intrigue in England
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| gptkbp:result |
Yorkist victory
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_major_battle_of_the_Wars_of_the_Roses
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Control of the English crown
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| gptkbp:tactics |
Cavalry charges
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| gptkbp:tactics_used |
Flanking maneuvers
Surprise attack |
| gptkbp:yorkist_commander |
gptkb:Richard,_Duke_of_York
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