In which battle was Richard of York killed?
Battle of Wakefield
Battle of Bosworth
Battle of Barnet
Battle of Towton
Answer
The Battle of Wakefield, fought in 1460, marked the demise of Richard of York. This pivotal battle was part of the Wars of the Roses, a series of conflicts between the House of York and the House of Lancaster for the English throne. Richard of York, the leader of the Yorkist faction, was defeated and killed by the Lancastrian forces led by Queen Margaret of Anjou.
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