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Hexham (1464)
 
War:   Wars of the Roses
 
Date(s):   15 May 1464
 
Location:   England
 
Outcome:   Yorkist victory
 
Description:   After completing his mission at the border of Scotland, Lord Montagu marched south and engaged the Lancastrian forces at Hexham. His army rapidly charged downhill and crushed the Lancastrian forces. The Lancastrian leaders were executed ending most of the Lancastrian resistance.

York Leadership: Lord Montagu

Lancaster Leadership: Duke of Somerset

Size of forces: Yorks - 5,000 Lancasters - 5,000



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