Mortimer's Cross

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Yorkist claims to the throne
gptkbp:archaeological_findings Artifacts discovered at the site
gptkbp:battle Increased Yorkist morale
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:House_of_York
gptkb:House_of_Lancaster
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Richard_Neville,_16th_Earl_of_Warwick
gptkb:John_Mortimer
gptkbp:commemorated_by Historical societies
gptkbp:commemoration Anniversaries celebrated
gptkbp:community Local historical markers
gptkbp:consequences Shift in power dynamics
gptkbp:cultural_impact Referenced in literature and media
gptkbp:cultural_references Mentioned in historical novels
gptkbp:date February 2, 1461
gptkbp:duration One day
gptkbp:educational_value Studied in military history courses
gptkbp:famous_for Decisive tactics employed
gptkbp:fighting_style Land battle
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Towton
gptkbp:historical_analysis Examined by historians for tactics used
gptkbp:historical_context Placed within the broader Wars of the Roses narrative
Part of the dynastic struggles in England
gptkbp:historical_debate Scholarly discussions on its impact
gptkbp:historical_documentation Battlefield reports and accounts
gptkbp:historical_figures Various nobles and soldiers
gptkbp:historical_interpretation Varied perspectives on its significance
gptkbp:historical_legacy Influence on future English conflicts
gptkbp:historical_records Chronicled by various historians
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in the conflict
gptkbp:historical_source Primary and secondary sources available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mortimer's Cross
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous battles in the Wars of the Roses
gptkbp:involved_forces Approximately 10,000
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future battles in the Wars of the Roses
gptkbp:location gptkb:Herefordshire,_England
gptkbp:military_leadership Effective command structure
gptkbp:military_outcome Yorkist control of the throne
gptkbp:military_strategy Use of archers
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury
gptkb:Battle_of_Barnet
gptkbp:notable_event Capture of key figures
gptkbp:notable_mission Demonstrated effectiveness of Yorkist strategies
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Edward_IV
gptkb:Henry_VI
gptkbp:outcome Decisive victory for Yorkists
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Wars_of_the_Roses
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_St._Albans_(1461)
gptkbp:result Yorkist victory
gptkbp:significance Contributed to the rise of the House of York
gptkbp:strategic_goals Yorkist dominance in the region
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Welsh Marches
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Site of historical interest
gptkbp:weather_conditions Cold and wet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:House_of_Mortimer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5