Year by year · 15th century

1461

1461 in world history: 5 events, 3 births, 5 deaths and 2 states that came to an end. 912 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 4 March

    Edward IV proclaimed King of England

    The Yorkist Edward, Earl of March, was proclaimed king in London, deposing the Lancastrian Henry VI. Weeks later he won the bloody Battle of Towton, securing his throne.

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  2. 29 March

    Yorkists win the Battle of Towton

    Fought in a snowstorm on Palm Sunday in Yorkshire, Towton is often called the bloodiest battle on English soil, with traditional estimates of 28,000 dead. It secured the throne for Edward IV.

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Wars and longer events

Born in 1461 3

Died in 1461 5

States that came to an end 2

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