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What year was Richard Neville, the 16th Earl of Warwick, killed?

  • 1471

  • 1428

  • 1450

  • 1460

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Richard Neville, the 16th Earl of Warwick, commonly referred to as the "Kingmaker," met his demise in the Battle of Barnet in 1471. This pivotal clash marked a turning point in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that plagued England throughout the 15th century. Warwick, a prominent figure supporting the Yorkist faction, faced defeat against the Lancastrian forces led by Edward IV.
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