Wars of the Roses


 * Named after the floral symbols of the two opposing English houses
 * Battle of Towton saw the Yorkists decisivelt defeat the Lancastrians
 * Forces under Henry VII crushed those of Richard III
 * The Battle of Wakefield saw the death of Richard III
 * Preceded the Battle of St. Albans
 * Title "Lord Montague" was awarded to Richard Neville
 * King Edward IV married Elizabeth Woodville
 * The Duke of Clarence won the Battle of Edgecote Moor