Books
6 Best Novels About the Readeption of Henry VI
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Readeption of Henry VI
3 October 1470–11 April 1471
In 1470 Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, and George, Duke of Clarence, forced Edward IV to flee England. Warwick released Henry VI from the Tower of London and restored the Lancastrian king, whose renewed rule became known as the Readeption.
The restored regime depended heavily on Warwick and on an uneasy reconciliation between former enemies. Edward returned in March 1471, regained support as he moved south and resumed the throne on 11 April before defeating his opponents at Barnet and Tewkesbury.
This context supports fiction about Edward IV’s exile, Henry VI’s restoration, Warwick’s alliance with Lancaster, divided noble households and the rapid reversals of loyalty that defined 1470–1471.
Related people for Readeption of Henry VI
Anne Beauchamp, 16th Countess of Warwick1426–1492 Anne Neville1456–1485 Edward IV1442–1483 Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales1453–1471 Elizabeth Woodville1437–1492 George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence1449–1478 Henry VI1421–1471 Margaret of Anjou1430–1482 Richard III1452–1485 Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick1428–1471
Non Fiction
1 Non-Fiction Book About the Readeption of Henry VI
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